6 p.m. news – Pope Francis in Corsica: why is the visit still not official?

Habemus papam in Corsica, yes or no? There is still no official confirmation of the pope's visit to the island of beauty on December 15. It was to fall this Thursday, November 21, but the Vatican has not yet communicated. Before the white smoke, it appears some diplomatic adjustments are underway.

However, everything was ready this Thursday, November 21 in the morning, when Cardinal Bustillo, Bishop of Ajaccio, met with the press to confirm this highly anticipated visit by the Corsicans. Except that behind the scenes, things are stuck between the Vatican and the teams of the President of the Republicjust that.

Traditionally, Emmanuel Macron must welcome each of the heads of state who come to France and Pope Francis is one of them. The Élysée confirms that it is trying to organize itself, without giving further details.

It's hard not to see the consequence of the absence of the Pope at the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedralplanned the previous week in Paris. It was very badly received by the president's entourage. From there to think that he could boycott the first papal visit in the history of the island of beauty, probably not, but he could complicate it.

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