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Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for a historic four-day apostolic journey. European country is still secular
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In a major speech in France's Metz, Pope Leo warned Europe against the "illusion that rearmament is the answer" while calling for dialogue and compromise to bring peace. #dwnews
The Vatican estimated that 700,000 people came out for Mass on Saturday, speaking to a lasting Catholic influence in France despite sharp declines in churchgoing.