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Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline Elected President of French Bishops' Conference

The Archbishop of Marseille, known for his alignment with Pope Francis' vision, will begin his three-year term in July 2025, focusing on sexual abuse reforms and interreligious dialogue.

L'archevêque de Marseille, Jean-Marc Aveline, avait été promu cardinal, en 2022, par le pape François.
Jean-Marc Aveline est le nouveau président des évêques de France.
À 66 ans, Jean-Marc Aveline a été élu président de la Conférence des évêques de France (CEF) par ses pairs.
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Overview

  • Jean-Marc Aveline was elected with over two-thirds of the votes during the Conference of Bishops of France's spring assembly in Lourdes on April 2, 2025.
  • Aveline succeeds Éric de Moulins-Beaufort and will officially begin his three-year term as president in July 2025, with the possibility of renewal.
  • He is recognized for his commitment to addressing sexual abuse scandals within the Church, with immediate attention on new measures for adult victims of abuse.
  • Aveline's priorities align closely with Pope Francis', emphasizing interreligious dialogue, support for migrants, and a focus on the global South.
  • His election continues a significant rise within the Catholic Church, following his promotion to cardinal in 2022 and his growing influence at the Vatican.