Vatican Journey to France
In France, Pope Leo emerged as the global voice for ‘right to life’ of the disabled and vulnerable
Pope Leo XIV defended the right to life for the disabled and vulnerable during a visit to France. On Sept. 28, 2026, the pope blessed attendees ahead of a Mass at Saint-Étienne Cathedral in Metz as part of a four-day apostolic journey to the country.
Courtney Mares of OSV News reported that the pope addressed contentious social questions in Europe through a humble and measured manner.
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