Cardinal de Noailles

The Cardinal de Noailles refers to Louis-Marie de Noailles, a prominent French church leader in the 18th century, who served as the Archbishop of Paris from 1695 to 1794. Known for his intellectual and diplomatic skills, he was influential in religious and political circles during a challenging period for the Catholic Church. He aimed to promote faith and education, and his leadership helped shape the church's response to Enlightenment ideas and societal changes in pre-revolutionary France.