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Pope Leo XIV to visit France

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Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026, to visit Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz. This trip marks the fifth international journey of his papacy.

On Friday, the first day of the trip, the pope will visit the UNESCO headquarters to deliver an address on artificial intelligence, youth, peace, and interreligious dialogue. This visit precedes the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and UNESCO in 2027. The Vatican press office noted that the trip will also address themes of poverty and the recent increase in adult baptisms in France.

The itinerary includes several events at the Marian shrine in Lourdes. The motto for the visit is "That the world may have life."

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  1. Sep 23, 3:51 AM TK KBS Slovenčina Harmonogram cesty pápeža Leva XIV. do Francúzska a návštevy sídla UNESCO
  2. Sep 23, 11:43 AM The Pillar UNESCO, Lourdes to feature in Pope Leo’s trip to France

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