Vatican Journey to France
Vatican Notebook: Pope Leo navigates tensions between secularism and Catholic history on France visit
First source report
Pope Leo XIV visited France on September 25, 2026, where he met with the faithful outside the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris following a celebration of vespers.
The visit took place within the context of France's strict secularism laws and its deep Catholic history. According to Colleen Dulle of America, the trip required the pope to navigate the tensions between these two aspects of French society.
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