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According to France 24, Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for the first state visit in 18 years, where he will celebrate an open-air mass in Paris for approximately 600,000 believers.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the Pope's visit to France underscores the deep religious and political ties between the Vatican and France. In a broader context, this visit comes at a time when religious and social challenges are increasing in Europe, making it a crucial opportunity for dialogue between the Church and civil society.
