Secularism, secularisation, the poor and the environment. Yes, but during his four days in France, the Pope went further: “People here are searching for something,” he said on his return to Rome

End-of-life issues, secularism, war and peace. The Pope’s first day in France was packed with events. Tomorrow, following Mass at the Place de la Concorde, he will set off for Lourdes. On Monday, he will head to Metz.

Leone XIV’s trip to France has begun. The first stop was the Élysée Palace, where he delivered a speech to the authorities. Peace, war, science and technology. Then came the main point of his address, expressing concern over "the prospect of a planned death".