Episode 2 of 2
Publication and Organic Articles
- When
- April 1802
- Where
- Paris
The Concordat was published in April 1802, accompanied by the Organic Articles which increased state control over the French Church.
Napoleon presented the Concordat in April 1802, recognizing Catholicism as the majority religion. The Organic Articles, promulgated in April 1802, infringed on the spirit of the concordat by increasing state control over the Church.
Sources
- Napoleon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
- Concordat of 1801 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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