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- 1Pope tells French bishops Church must speak in public square▼Pope to French Bishops: Church bears prophetic authority in public square
The Pope told French bishops that the Catholic Church carries a prophetic authority to speak in the public square, addressing them on the Church's role in public life. The remarks were carried by Vatican News. The message underscores ongoing Vatican engagement with the French Church at a time of debate over secularism and religion's place in French society.