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French parties praise Pope together

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Pope Leo XIV drew praise across France’s political spectrum during a four-day visit, including from prominent secular figures, in a rare show of cross-party agreement.

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In Fractious France, Politicians Agree on One Thing: Pope Leo Was a Hit
In a four-day visit, Pope Leo XIV won praise across the political spectrum, even from its most avowedly secular figures.
In Fractious France, Politicians Agree on One Thing: Pope Leo Was a Hit (Gift Article)
In a four-day visit, Pope Leo XIV won praise across the political spectrum, even from its most avowedly secular figures.
www.nytimes.com
September 30, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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pope Leo XIV and the Vatican diplomacy of the micro-states he visited in these last few months: reminds me of Pius XII's speech in favor of the small nations in his Christmas address in 1940
September 29, 2026 at 4:39 PM

Reposted by Stacy D. VanDeveer

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“Today, relations between individuals and States are becoming increasingly uncivilized. The value of keeping one’s word is dismissed; instead, people boast of lies and deceit.”

Pope Leo XIV
September 29, 2026 at 7:46 PM