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Pope Leo XIV to visit France

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Pope Leo XIV completed an apostolic journey to France from September 25 to 28, 2026.

During his visit to Paris on September 25, the pope met with civil authorities, the diplomatic corps, and representatives of civil society at the Élysée Palace. He also visited the UNESCO headquarters and held vespers with bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated persons, and seminarians. On September 25, he joined young people for a prayer vigil in Saint-Denis.

The pope continued his schedule in Paris on September 26 by visiting the Maison Bakhita social integration center. That day, he also met with members of the provincial synodal assembly, catechumens, and neophytes, and delivered a homily at the Place de la Concorde.

On September 27, the pope traveled to Lourdes, where he met with members of the Conference of Bishops of France. His activities in Lourdes included a homily at the sanctuary, a meeting with volunteers and guests from the Accueil Notre-Dame, and a Rosary prayer with a candlelit procession.

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  1. Oct 5, 2:56 AM Diocese of Aire et Dax Français Homélies et discours du Pape Léon XIV en France
  2. Oct 6, 6:00 AM Diocese of Bayeux-Lisieux Français Discours, interventions et homélies du pape Léon XIV – France Septembre 2026

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