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The article focuses on transnational consciousness in Catholic culture in France. Topics discussed include the notion of transnational in the cultural history of Catholicism, parishioners' exposure to transnational culture through the Bible and liturgy, and the culture of Catholic elites. The transnational conscience of French Catholic philosopher and political thinker Jacques Maritain and the annual international Catholic event World Youth Day (JMJ) are also mentioned.