Illness has always brought me nearer to a state of grace. Abbe Pierre bringgraceillness Change image and share on social
I came from a wealthy family. I made over my share of the estate to various charities. Abbe Pierre charityestatefamily Change image and share on social
It's true that humanity has seen a succession of crises, wars and atrocities, but this negative side is offset by advances in technology and cultural exchanges. Abbe Pierre advanceatrocitycrisis Change image and share on social
After the war, prompted by the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, I entered Parliament so that a priest could speak out for the poor, as canon law at that time still permitted. Abbe Pierre archbishopcanoncardinal Change image and share on social
