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De Roma al corazón de París: León XIV inicia su histórico viaje apostólico a tierras francesas y a la sede de la UNESCO

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Pope Leo XIV began his fifth international apostolic journey this morning by traveling from Rome to Paris. This visit is the first by a pope to the country in almost two decades.

After arriving, the pope held a private meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. He then delivered a speech to state authorities, the diplomatic corps, and representatives of French civil society.

During the afternoon, the pope visited the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Speaking to delegates and officials, Leo XIV addressed challenges regarding education, the preservation of shared cultural heritage, and the pursuit of lasting peace based on human dignity.

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