# War, AI, secularism and surrogacy: key takeaways from the Pope's speech

https://mins.news/en/video/73949

- France 24 English, 2026-09-25 12:27 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86VtgDXJxPM

> Pope Leo XIV addressed major French debates including artificial intelligence, secularism and surrogacy during his speech at the Élysée Palace, while calling for peace and solidarity. Journalist Kethevane Gorjestani breaks down the main points of the address.

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