Freemasonry is the problem in France. France was great when she was Catholic. There is an old prophecy that says the coming Great Monarch will arise in France during a period of civil unrest. This Monarch will subdue the Freemason republics and restore Christendom. He will reign alongside the "Pastor Angelicus" (Angelic Pope) and this will happen during the Era of Peace - which directly precedes the advent of the Antichrist. We are close. Keep your eyes on France.