The principle is a key part of France's political fabric. It's also a source of tension with some sections of the Muslim community.
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The principle is a key part of France's political fabric. It's also a source of tension with some sections of the Muslim community.
A decision last week by the country's constitutional court banned virtually all abortions, sparking a week of protests.
The announcement came days after Pope Francis grabbed headlines for voicing support for civil unions for gay couples.
The trial is symbolic as the city state is home to the spiritual leadership of the Catholic Church.
Carlo Acutis, who died aged 15 in 2006, has already been dubbed "the patron saint of the internet".
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Fourteen alleged accomplices to the deadly 2015 attack on the French magazine go on trial on Wednesday.
The Rwandan refugee, who worked as a volunteer warden, is relieved to confess, his lawyer says.