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Napoleon sees religion as a uniting social force. France recognizes Catholicism as "the religion of the majority of Frenchmen". Agreed with Pius VII in an effort to undermine the effects of the emgre clergy. Agreed after the Battle of Marengo at the request of Napoleon
Pius VII signs a concordat with Napoleon
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