The Pope refused to accept the French Legion of Honor order, according to a journalistic investigation conducted by Mickael Corre of the Catholic daily "La Croix," conducted several days before Leo XIV's apostolic journey to France on September 25-28. "The Elysée Palace reportedly wanted to give the visit a more republican splendor. Rome chose restraint," comments the Tribune Chrétienne website.
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The Pope refused to accept the French Legion of Honor order, according to a journalistic investigation conducted by Mickael Corre of the Catholic daily "La Croix," conducted several days before Leo XIV's apostolic journey to France on September 25-28. "The Elysée Palace reportedly wanted to give the visit a more republican splendor. Rome chose restraint," comments the Tribune Chrétienne website.