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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV holds press conference on flight from France

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV held a press conference during his flight from France to Rome on September 28, 2026. During the session, the pope described his four day trip as an intense program filled with blessings.

The pope highlighted his time in Lourdes, where he accompanied sick and suffering people. He noted that seeing the presence of God's grace among the elderly and those discarded by society restored dignity to their lives. He also spoke about his efforts to encourage young people, specifically mentioning an evening gathering at a stadium with 80,000 youths from across France.

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