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Papal Visit, Secular Politics: Pope Leo XIV’s second day in France hit a peak with an open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde, drawing about 700,000–800,000 people, with the city sealed off and crowds chanting “Leo, Leo” along the Champs-Élysées; Macron skipped the Mass but Brigitte Macron attended, while far-right leader Marine Le Pen and other presidential hopefuls were also present—setting up a high-stakes backdrop for next year’s election. Human Rights & Health Debate: In the same visit, the pope pressed France on assisted dying, surrogacy and genetic manipulation, warning that “science” without deeper wisdom can become profit-driven and even enable “arranging one’s own death.” Migration & Diplomacy: Leo met migrants in Paris ahead of the Mass, while Niger’s PM at the UN accused France and Ukraine of backing armed “proxies” threatening oil and military sites in the Sahel. Culture & AI: France’s Goncourt prize removed a novel from its longlist after AI-writing accusations and plagiarism claims, reigniting a national argument over originality and race in literature. Sports: Kylian Mbappé’s knee hyperextension cast a shadow over France’s 1-0 win over Türkiye in Zidane’s debut, with France saying they won’t take risks in upcoming Nations League matches.

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