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Pope Leo XIV delivers speech at Palais de l'Élysée

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Pope Leo XIV delivered a speech at the Palais de l'Élysée in Paris on Friday, September 25, 2026, during a meeting with authorities, civil society, and the diplomatic corps. The address was part of an apostolic journey to France and a visit to the headquarters of the Organisation des Nations unies pour l'éducation, la science et la culture (UNESCO) scheduled for September 25 to 28, 2026.

The pope thanked the president for the invitation and acknowledged the country's cultural and religious heritage. He noted that diversity of origins contributes to democratic life and the art of living together. He also mentioned his family origins in Normandy and Béarn, describing the country as a cultural, artistic, and spiritual leader that has contributed to the intelligence of populations through cathedral schools, universities, and academies.

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