Pope Leo’s France Visit Tests Faith and Secularism

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1. 21-09-2026
   Pope Leo XIV Faces France’s Faith and Secularism Divide

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   Pope Leo XIV’s first official visit to France, scheduled for September 25–28, will combine major public celebrations with sensitive political, social and pastoral issues. Large crowds are expected in Paris, including up to 250,000 people along the procession route and roughly 80,…
2. 24-09-2026
   Pope Leo’s France Visit: Faith, Europe and Secularism

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   Pope Leo XIV’s highly anticipated four-day visit to France is drawing attention well beyond Catholic communities, with large crowds expected in Paris and around 14,000 police officers, gendarmes and soldiers mobilized for security. The itinerary includes Notre-Dame, where Leo is …