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The French Revolution Chapter VI - the Revolution and the Catholic Church Part 5
In which the year 1791 introduces the growing alienation and conflict between the revolutionary government and the non-juring clergy, marked by legislative decrees, royal vetoes, and mounting public suspicion that intertwines religion with rebellion. The outbreak of war in 1792 intensifies these divisions, culminating in harsh measures against priests and a wider campaign against the Catholic Church, creating a deep and enduring rift that colours the Revolution’s turbulent years.
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