In Fractious France, Politicians Agree on One Thing: Pope Leo Was a Hit
30 September 2026 at 09:07
In a four-day visit, Pope Leo XIV won praise across the political spectrum, even from its most avowedly secular figures.
Pope Leo XIV, riding down Avenue des Champs-ΓlysΓ©es on Saturday. The crowds were striking display of reverence from a proudly secular country.

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