The French Catholic Church (FCC, fr. Église Catholique de France, ECF) is a religious organization, born of a schisms with the Vatican in 2029. Its influence is limited to France, but it is known to have connection with other countries and organizations.

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Gang members are notorious chip and alcohol abusers. To support their habits when the mobs have no work for them, gangs resort to extortion or to sending weaker members out as prostitutes to raise the nuyen to buy the next day's supply of booze and drugs. 

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It was during Crash Virus of 2029, the cardinal, Luc de Berry, asserted his power and broke ties with the Vatican. He also created the Manus Dei, during the Euro Wars to protect church members and assets - the order is still active and often describes as "warrior monks". As in 2063, he has designated his successor, Amaury de Lubersac, to the great displeasure of the Vatican.

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Of course, there is many rumors regarding the FCC ties to numerous organization, such as the Atlantean Foundation, but also political ones - most notably with the Tir Nations - and even Ghostwalker in Denver. And of course some people also suspects the Black Lodge to be behind the FCC autonomy and power.

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