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Vatican Notebook: Pope Leo navigates tensions between secularism and Catholic history on France visit
Pope Leo XIV greeted the faithful outside the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on September 25, 2026, following a celebration of vespers.
According to Colleen Dulle of America, the visit occurs as the Pope navigates the tension between France's Catholic history and the country's strict laws regarding secularism.
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