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The 19th century witnessed revivals: the Miraculous Medal apparitions to Saint Catherine Labouré (1830) at Rue du Bac; Sacré-Cœur's construction (1875–1914) as penance for the Commune. The 1905 laïcité law separated Church and state, deconsecrating sites, yet the archdiocese endured. As of 2024, it serves 1,307,750 Catholics through 106 parishes, amid declining practice.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/pari0.htm |title=Archdiocese of Paris – Statistics |publisher=GCatholic.org |access-date=2025-11-23}}</ref> Under Archbishop Laurent Ulrich (since 2022), initiatives like perpetual adoration at Sacré-Cœur sustain vitality, with Jubilee 2025 emphasizing mercy. | The 19th century witnessed revivals: the Miraculous Medal apparitions to Saint Catherine Labouré (1830) at Rue du Bac; Sacré-Cœur's construction (1875–1914) as penance for the Commune. The 1905 laïcité law separated Church and state, deconsecrating sites, yet the archdiocese endured. As of 2024, it serves 1,307,750 Catholics through 106 parishes, amid declining practice.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/pari0.htm |title=Archdiocese of Paris – Statistics |publisher=GCatholic.org |access-date=2025-11-23}}</ref> Under Archbishop Laurent Ulrich (since 2022), initiatives like perpetual adoration at Sacré-Cœur sustain vitality, with Jubilee 2025 emphasizing mercy. | ||
==Geography and demographics== | ==Geography and demographics==Paris lies at {{coord|48|51|23|N|2|21|8|E}} on the Seine's banks, covering 105 square kilometers of low-lying plains ideal for processions and riverside baptisms. | ||
Paris lies at {{coord|48|51|23|N|2|21|8|E}} on the Seine's banks, covering 105 square kilometers of low-lying plains ideal for processions and riverside baptisms. | |||
As of 2025, the municipal population is approximately 2,152,000, with Catholics comprising 60.7% (1,307,750 baptized) per diocesan records, though active participation is lower (around 10–15%).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/pari0.htm |title=Archdiocese of Paris |publisher=GCatholic.org |access-date=2025-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_France |title=Catholic Church in France |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-11-23}}</ref> French is official; multilingual liturgies serve diverse immigrants. | As of 2025, the municipal population is approximately 2,152,000, with Catholics comprising 60.7% (1,307,750 baptized) per diocesan records, though active participation is lower (around 10–15%).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/pari0.htm |title=Archdiocese of Paris |publisher=GCatholic.org |access-date=2025-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_France |title=Catholic Church in France |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-11-23}}</ref> French is official; multilingual liturgies serve diverse immigrants. | ||