Pope's visit to France 'an important moment for the Vatican'

France is gearing up for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV in what will be the first state visit to the country by a pontiff since 2008. Seema Gupta, France 24's correspondent in Rome takes a look at the visit from the Vatican's point of view.

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Pope's visit to France 'an important moment for the Vatican'

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