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Vatican General Audience, 30 September 2026

«Dice que la Iglesia en Alemania se muere. Eso también se dijo de Francia»

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Pope Leo XIV addressed the decline in Germany, noting that similar claims were once made about France. He pointed to his visit to France as evidence that many sincere Catholics remain despite current problems.

The Pope expressed total agreement with German bishops regarding the triumph of the far right. He also mentioned a possible papal visit to Germany.

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  1. Sep 29, 12:18 AM InfoCatólica Español «Dice que la Iglesia en Alemania se muere. Eso también se dijo de Francia»
  2. Sep 30, 4:18 AM InfoVaticana Español El Papa celebra el despertar de la fe en Francia: «He aquí la verdadera reconstrucción, la restauración de la Iglesia que sólo Dios puede h…
  3. Sep 30, 6:30 AM ZENIT News Agency Français Léon XIV : « Renaissance » et espérance, au retour de son voyage en France

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