Following the death of Pope Francis, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the cancellation of his Mauritius trip to attend the pontiff's funeral. The relationship between Macron and Francis was marked by warmth yet pervaded by conflict over issues like abortion and assisted dying. Despite being viewed as cold towards France, the Pope had visited the country three times, but misunderstandings often marred these visits. Notably, his remark, 'I'll go to Marseille, not France,' raised questions about his positioning against the French government amidst issues of migration.
The relationship between France and Pope Francis showed warmth yet encountered tensions, largely due to differing views on abortion and assisted dying.
Despite accusations of being cold, Pope Francis visited France three times, more than any other country, though each visit faced misunderstandings and criticisms.
Pope Francis's statement, 'I'll go to Marseille, not France,' sparked speculation about his distancing from the French government during his visit to address migrant issues.
Macron's educational background in a Jesuit school made his relationship with Pope Francis friendly, yet critical disagreements arose on key social issues.
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