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Pope tells French bishops Church must speak in public square
Original: Pope to French Bishops: Church bears prophetic authority in public square
The Pope has told French bishops that the Catholic Church carries a prophetic authority and must make its voice heard in the public square. The message, relayed by Vatican News, underscores the Church's role in public debate in France, where debates over secularism and religion's place in society remain contentious. The remarks affirm the bishops' mandate to engage on moral and social questions rather than confine the faith to private life.
Why now: The Pope's assertion of the Church's public role touches ongoing French tensions over secularism and religion in public life.
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