France: Pope says 'authentic secularity' does not exclude religion
Summary
Pope Leo XIV visited France and said that true secularity does not mean removing religion from public life or education. Instead, he said the government and religious groups should talk and work together for the good of everyone.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV made his statement during a visit to France on September 25-26, 2026.
- France has had a law separating church and state for more than 100 years.
- The Pope described "authentic secularity" as cooperation, not exclusion, of religion in public affairs.
- He emphasized dialogue between the state and religious institutions.
- The Pope’s visit was his first state visit to France in 18 years.
- During the visit, he participated in events at Notre-Dame Cathedral and UNESCO.
- The visit focused on faith rather than political issues.
- French President Emmanuel Macron is mentioned in relation to the visit.
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