# Macron and Pope Leo XIV present clashing world views at first meeting in France

https://mins.news/en/item/74210

- euronews, 2026-09-25 15:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/emmanuel-macron-and-pope-leo-xiv-set-out-clashing-world-views-at-first-meeting-in-france

> Speaking at the Élysée, Pope Leo XIV set the tone for his first visit to France by advocating dialogue with the Republic, warning about artificial intelligence and calling for peace, while acknowledging that disagreements remain.

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