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Pope Leo XIV addresses French authorities at Élysée

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Pope Leo XIV addressed French authorities at the Élysée on September 25, 2026. During his speech, the pope spoke about the country's Christian roots and addressed topics including laicity, education, and end of life issues.

The pope stated that a Christian participating in public life according to their faith and conscience should not be viewed as a threat to national unity or as a proselytizer. He expressed gratitude to the president for the invitation to visit France.

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Earlier version, Friday 25 September

Pope Leo XIV addresses French authorities at l’Élysée

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 25, 5:00 AM cath.ch Français À l’Élysée, Léon XIV salue les "riches racines chrétiennes" de la France
  2. Sep 25, 4:43 AM Aleteia Français Laïcité, fin de vie, éducation… le vigoureux discours de Léon XIV à l’Élysée

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