Pope Léon XIV has traveled to France to emphasize the importance of dialogue and friendship between religions. His visit, however, also highlights a challenge: the need for mutual exchange, not just one-sided conversation. Now, the Muslim community in France must define how they intend to practice their faith within the framework of the Republic. In Casablanca, on August 19, 1985, Pope John Paul II addressed eighty thousand young Moroccans at the Mohammed V Stadium. This was a historic moment, as it was the first time a pope spoke directly to a large Muslim audience. The late King Hassan II of Morocco had invited the pope during the International Year of Youth. John Paul II praised Morocco's history of religious coexistence, noting its long-standing presence of Jews and Christians. This event symbolized a bridge between Christianity and Islam. Forty-one years later, on September 25, 2026, eighty thousand young people gathered at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis to welcome Pope Léon XIV. The number of attendees and the choice of venue mirrored the earlier event. However, the context had changed. In 1985, the Church entered Islamic territory in Morocco. Now, the Church was gathering its own youth in a French city where Islam is visibly present in daily life, from the streets to the shops and conversations. Bally Bagayoko, a Muslim magistrate and the first magistrate of the city, welcomed Pope Léon XIV on French soil. His gesture symbolized that Islam is not only a visible presence in urban areas but also represented by elected officials of the Republic. As Pope Léon XIV traveled from Paris to Lourdes and then to Metz, he visited a France where Islam is the second-largest religion. Yet, in the official narrative of his visit, the voices of French Muslims remained on the margins, often portrayed as passive recipients rather than active participants in interfaith dialogue. Despite this, the Muslim community in France has a historical precedent. Morocco has long been a place where Islam coexisted with other faiths. For centuries, it has been home to communities that have protected minority Churches, such as the Christian monastery in the Middle Atlas. Two popes, John Paul II and Pope Francis, were welcomed in Morocco without compromising their own faith. These experiences, though not a direct model, offer valuable insights into how interfaith dialogue can be practiced. In Metz, Pope Léon XIV addressed the leaders of France's six major religions. He emphasized that dialogue does not weaken identity but expresses it. He rejected polite tolerance in favor of genuine friendship and condemned any violence committed in the name of God. This message continued a legacy begun by John Paul II in Casablanca and later in Assisi, Italy, where he organized a global prayer for peace in 1986. Pope Léon XIV kept the door open for interfaith dialogue, a tradition that began in Morocco. French Muslims, however, now face a different challenge. Unlike in countries where Islam is the majority religion, French Muslims must articulate a doctrine that allows them to practice their faith in a secular society. This is a task no pope can undertake on their behalf. The responsibility lies with the Muslim community to define their place in French society, drawing on the historical examples of coexistence and mutual respect. This is not a simple task, but it is essential for the future of interfaith relations in France.