Apostolic Journey to France: Words of the Holy Father to Journalists during the Flight to Paris (25 September 2026)

Pope Francis greeted journalists during his flight to Paris on September 25, 2026, as he began an apostolic journey to France. He stated he is traveling as a follower of Jesus Christ to proclaim peace throughout the world.

The Pope apologized to journalists who traveled with him on a previous trip from Spain to Rome, noting that an incident prevented them from flying back together. He thanked the press for their coverage and noted that the upcoming trip to France involves several important topics. He said he looks forward to speaking with the journalists again during the return flight.