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Coverage dated September 26, 2026

Vatican Notebook: Pope Leo addresses French conversion boom, warns against complacency

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Pope Leo's messages on his second day in France focused on the vocation of French Catholics in a secular society, with a particular emphasis on prayer and devotion aimed at inspiring Catholics to evangelize and work for justice.

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  1. Religion News

    Pope Leo welcomes French converts and wades into liturgy debate (opens Religion News)

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    PARIS, France (RNS) — As France sees a surge in adult and youth baptisms, Pope Leo XIV urged the church to welcome new Catholics into parish life and called for reverence in worship without letting liturgical preferences divide the faithful.

  2. America Magazine

    Vatican Notebook: Pope Leo addresses French conversion boom, warns against complacency (opens America Magazine)

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    Pope Leo's messages on his second day in France focused on the vocation of French Catholics in a secular society, with a particular emphasis on prayer and devotion aimed at inspiring Catholics to evangelize and work for justice.