CulturePope's visit to France 'an important moment for the Vatican'

France is preparing for Pope Leo XIV's arrival, which will mark the first state visit to the country by a pontiff since 2008. France 24 correspondent Seema Gupta examines the trip from the Vatican's perspective.

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Pope's visit to France 'an important moment for the Vatican'

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