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Macron to attend Pope's Mass in Metz, Elysee announces

Original: Surprise, Macron ira à la messe donnée par le pape à Metz, ce lundi après-midi, a annoncé l'Elysée, suscitant l'étonneme

The Elysee has announced that President Emmanuel Macron will attend the Mass celebrated by the Pope in Metz on Monday afternoon, a decision that has surprised observers. Some advisers quip that Macron simply wants to ensure a good reception in Rome next, noting the president's restrained anger amid ongoing tensions with the Vatican over recent disputes.

Why now: The surprise announcement of Macron attending the papal Mass amid reported tensions with the Vatican is drawing attention.

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• Surprise, Macron ira à la messe donnée par le pape à Metz, ce lundi après-midi, a annoncé l'Elysée, suscitant l'étonnement des observateurs. "Il veut juste s'assurer qu'il va repartir à Rome ensuite", s'amuse un conseiller, qui observe la "colère contenue" du chef de l'Etat,… · paul_denton · 8

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