Macron’s Pope visit sparks debate on France’s church-state separation

French president has called for stronger ties between the state and Catholic Church, a move criticised by supporters of France's secular system.

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On his visit to Italy Tuesday, French president Emmanuel Macron meets with Pope Francis, but not Italian PM Giuseppe Conte, highlighting bilateral strains over the migrant issue while inviting criticism from French secularists, reports FRANCE 24.