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Jean-Marie Lustiger

Former archbishop of Paris (1981-2005), Jean-Marie Lustiger is cardinal-archbishop emeritus of Paris and a member of the French Academy.

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“Benedict XVI feels a true friendship toward France and the French culture”

by Jean-Marie Lustiger

22 April 2005

The conclave lasted exactly 24 hours. It was a real spiritual experience of communion in an environment full of prayers and peace. It was not a political contract or a plebiscite, but a sort of gentle evidence. For all cardinals, the preceding debates allowed them to express all difficulties (...)