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Leo XIV: A more political pope?

Pope Leo XIV begins on Friday a four-day visit to France, placed under high security and rhythmic by several great religious celebrations. After a first stage in Paris, where he will be welcomed by Emmanuel Macron, the pontiff will go to Lourdes and then Metz. A shift marked by several sensitive issues, including sexual violence within the Church, issues related to artificial intelligence and the issue of peace in Europe.

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Pope in France: who finances the visit?

Initially estimated at 12 million euros, the cost of the Pope's visit was finally increased to 27 million euros, in the face of the enthusiasm generated by his arrival in France. But who pays for this religious visit to a secular country? Our journalist Héloïse Mélan explains everything.