The already former Grand Master of the GLNF, François Stifani was repudiated by the European Regular Grand Lodges
François Stifani waiting at the gate of the Temple of Monaco: he lost the battle for power! On February 19th, 2011, took place the official ceremony of installation of the first grand lodge in Monaco under the name of the Regular National Grand Lodge of the Principality of Monaco. The United Grand Lodge of England and the United Grand Lodges of Germany took a firm stance and did not allow him (François Stifani) to enter the Temple.
Therefore, who headed the French delegation was Past Grand Master of GLNF, Brethren Jean-Charles Foellner. Because of the international scandal caused by Stifani, several Grand Lodges of Europe have refused to participate in this event, we must mention here the Grand Lodge of Luxembourg and the Grand Lodge Alpina of Switzerland. The best known and firm position was that of the Regular Grand Lodge of Belgium, who was not present at this Masonic event.
Therefore, one can say that the last card of the Italian-born French Grand Master was played and lost, and that the regular Freemasonry of France won the fight against the political and financial Freemasonry supported by the actions of François Stifani.
In a profound catholic stat as it is the Principality of Monaco, the foundation of a Masonic Grand Lodge produced concerns among its citizens and its officials and also it is expected an official statement of the House of Monaco.
