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Church leaders call for dialogue over confrontation amid turbulent protests in France

Church leaders call for dialogue over confrontation amid turbulent protests in France

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Just days after Pope Leo's Sept. 25-28 apostolic visit to France, scenes of unrest have replaced the atmosphere of unity and peace that marked the papal trip. The post Church leaders call for dialogue over confrontation amid turbulent protests in France first appeared on OSV News.

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