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

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Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming trip to France highlights the country's strict secularism, known as “laïcité.”…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:53:21 UTC.

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