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A l’Elysée, Léon XIV salue les « riches racines chrétiennes » de la France

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Pope Leo XIV addressed government authorities, civil society, and the diplomatic corps in French at the Elysée Palace on Friday, September 25. During his first speech of his trip to France, the Pope spoke about secularism, bioethics, and protecting vulnerable people.

Clément Laloyaux of CathoBel reported that the Pope spoke after a long private meeting with President Macron. In his address, the Pope highlighted the rich Christian roots of France.

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