Editorial: Le Monde

• The French conception of secularism is complex and often misinterpreted.
• Pope Francis favors the 'peripheries' and has a complicated relationship with France.
• Francois declined to attend the reopening ceremonies of Notre-Dame de Paris.
• The Pope chose Corsica and the theme of 'the popular religiosity in the Mediterranean'.
• The Pope criticized the French laicity, advocating for a 'healthy laicity'.
• The Pope has expressed his criticism of French laity as a 'coloration inherited from the Enlightenment far too strong'.

Conclusion: The Pope could benefit from reflecting on his own words and actions rather than criticizing French secularism. His messages would be more impactful if the Church recognized and learned from its missteps.

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