John Downing: Pope Leo’s French visit is a diplomatic headache for Emmanuel Macron
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The midi dress, structured shoulders and lack of strong colors made the appearance much more restrained than usual, while black has long been associated with the tradition of dressing for meetings with the head of the Catholic Church. French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife received the Pope on September 25, as part of his apostolic visit to France. The Élysée Palace confirmed that during the meeting, France-Holy See relations, the war in …
Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron welcomed Pope Leo XIV in black clothes at the Élysée on his first trip to France. Did they make this choice by taste or obligation?
The visit of Pope Leo XIV to France does not take place exactly as Elysée had imagined. Emmanuel Macron hoped to take advantage of this visit to strengthen his image and offer a prestigious diplomatic sequence.
Along with Leo XIV, the President of the Republic and his wife appeared all in black on Friday at the Elysée. A surprisingly dark outfit dictated by a precise protocol, which does not apply to everyone in the same way. Explanations.
The French Première Dame always proves her country-typical style certainty at the official appearances at her husband Emmanuel's side. At the beginning of 70 she knows exactly how she dresses elegantly and plays with her charms in a noble way over and over again.
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