La mejor respuesta: Is France still a Catholic country?

Is France officially a Catholic country?

For most of the nineteenth century, France was officially a Catholic country; but in 1905 the landmark law was passed, establishing the Separation of the State and the Church. … France today is a secular state which is tolerant of all religions.

Is Germany a Catholic country?

The majority of Germany’s Christians are registered as either Catholic (22.6 million) or Protestant (20.7 million). The Protestant Church has its roots in Lutheranism and other denominations that rose out of the 16th-century religious reform movement.

Can you wear a cross in France?

French President Jacques Chirac has voiced support for a law which would ban the wearing of Muslim headscarves, Christian crosses and other religious symbols in public schools. French President Jacques Chirac supports the ban.

What countries are mainly Catholic?

The top 10 nations with the most number of Catholics are:

• Brazil.
• Mexico.
• Philippines.
• United States.
• Italy.
• France.
• Colombia.
• Poland.