France is proud of its secularism. But struggles grow in this approach to faith, school, integration

France is proud of its secularism. But struggles grow in this approach to faith, school, integration

MARSEILLE, France — Brought into the international spotlight by the ban on hijabs for French athletes at the upcoming Paris Olympics, France’s unique approach to “laïcité” — loosely translated as “secularism” — has been increasingly stirring controversy from schools to sports fields across the country. The struggle cuts to the core of how France approaches … Read more