The speaker reacts to criticisms regarding Catholic religious practices in public spaces, specifically mentioning a video by the media outlet Brut. He asserts that massive prayer gatherings took place and describes those who fail to distinguish between different forms of prayer as "ignorant." The speaker argues that the Catholic religion should benefit from "special privileges" compared to Islam. He justifies this position by stating that France is a Christian country and that Islam did not contribute to the country's historical construction. According to him, it is therefore normal that a "double standard" exists in the treatment of public prayers.