Pope Francis Urges France to Adopt 'Just Secularism' Including Religion in Public Sphere

Pope Francis, in remarks likely tied to a visit or address, called on France to embrace a 'just secularism' that does not exclude religion from public space, praising the country as a 'spiritual beacon' amid threats from AI. He also condemned abortion and surrogacy as 'programmed death'. The statement signals Vatican engagement with French secularism and bioethics, but its immediate policy impact is unclear.