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How France handles its strict secularism as it prepares for a papal visit

Posted 9/23/26

Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming trip to France highlights the country's strict secularism, known as “laïcité.” This approach ensures freedom of belief and requires state neutrality toward religions. …

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