
Why Popes Are Geopolitical Actors
S5E124 · 2026-09-24 · 4 min
Pope Leo XIV visits France, with stops at UNESCO, Notre-Dame, the Stade de France and Metz, where he will speak about Europe and peace. His visit comes as Russia intensifies its war against Ukraine and hybrid attacks threaten other European countries - offering a first look at the geopolitical role of this American pope.
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