Homélie de la messe d’action de grâce pour la visite en France du Pape Léon

The Archdiocese of Avignon released the homily from a thanksgiving Mass held Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Notre-Dame-des-Doms Cathedral to prepare for Pope Leo XIV's visit to France.

The homily noted that the Pope is scheduled to visit Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz. While many will meet him in person, others will follow his visit through various communication methods. The speaker described the upcoming visit as a source of joy for Church communities and a mission to receive the Pope, who serves as the Bishop of Rome and a servant of communion between churches.

The text recalled a letter the Pope sent to French Catholics at the start of his pontificate, asking them to pray for France and for the people of God. The Pope's visit is intended to provide words of comfort, strengthen faith, and offer guidance. The homily also stated that the Pope comes to listen to and perceive the current path of the Church in France.