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Pope Leo XIV begins four-day visit to France amid social policy divide
The pope's trip comes as secular France's stance on abortion and assisted dying diverges from Catholic teaching.
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The pope's trip comes as secular France's stance on abortion and assisted dying diverges from Catholic teaching.

The pontiff is due to travel to Paris, Lourdes and Metz starting Friday, with security and sensitive social issues in focus, according to France 24.

Security arrangements were expanded to the Place de l'Étoile and Avenue de la Grande-Armée to accommodate the anticipated crowd.

Souvenir shops in France are reporting brisk sales of Pope-themed merchandise ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Metz, according to France 24.