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Pope Leo XIV's France visit draws 600k; signals Vatican soft-power push
Le Monde·FR · RE · VA·2 days ago
Pope Leo XIV begins his first papal visit to France, a country where Catholicism has declined but shows renewed interest among youth, evidenced by rising adult baptisms. Analysts caution that these signs do not necessarily indicate a broader revival. The visit is significant for its potential to influence religious dynamics in a historically Catholic nation.