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Pope Leo XIV's France visit draws 600k; signals Vatican soft-power push
Le Monde·FR · RE · VA·about 12 hours ago
Pope Leo XIV's visit to France marks a historic event, with 600,000 faithful in Paris and an unprecedented nationwide bell-ringing on Friday. The event signals strong Catholic engagement in a secular state, potentially influencing domestic political discourse. The visit's long-term political impact remains uncertain.