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Pope Leo XIV visits France: expectations and stakes

The pontiff arrives Friday for a three-day visit, including meetings with elected officials.

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Bally Bagayoko, mayor of Saint-Denis, hopes for a strong speech on solidarity and social inequalities.

The visit comes amid international tensions and divisions within the Church.

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