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Macron cites Europe's Judeo-Christian roots during papal visit

Original: Macron invokes Europe’s Judeo-Christian foundation as Leo visits https:// lemmy.zip/post/72624709

French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken of Europe's Judeo-Christian foundations as Pope Leo visits, framing the continent's identity in religious-historical terms. The remarks are drawing attention amid debate over secularism, religion in European politics, and the significance of the pontiff's trip.

Why now: The combination of a papal visit and Macron's religious framing of European identity is fueling debate over secularism and Europe's cultural roots

Emmanuel MacronPope LeoFranceEurope

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• Macron invokes Europe’s Judeo-Christian foundation as Leo visits https:// lemmy.zip/post/72624709 · schizoidman@lemmy.zip · 1

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