Pope Leo XIV lands in France in the middle of a crisis of secularity

Political tensions around immigration and Islam, coupled with issues such as the inclusion of the right to abortion in the Constitution or euthanasia, add political interest to the visit

Published on RocksNews: 25 Sept 2026, 04:55 UTC
Updated: 25 Sept 2026, 05:01 UTC
Language: English (Original language: Spanish)

Pope Leo XIV lands in France in the middle of a crisis of secularity — Image credit: MOHAMMED BADRA (EFE)

Political tensions around immigration and Islam, coupled with issues such as the inclusion of the right to abortion in the Constitution or euthanasia, add political interest to the visit