Pope Francis Criticizes French Secularism, Warns of 'Programmed Death', Veiled Trump Jab

On the first day of a four-day visit to France, Pope Francis questioned French secularism, warned of a 'programmed death' (likely referring to euthanasia or societal decline), and made a veiled reference to former U.S. President Trump. The remarks signal a shift in papal rhetoric toward Western cultural and political trends, but the specific policy implications remain unclear.