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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV visits France

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV recently completed an apostolic visit to France, where he addressed various social and religious themes. During his travels, the pope visited Paris and Lourdes, participating in a torchlight procession in Lourdes and meeting with crowds of people.

In Paris, the pope delivered a homily on the meaning of liturgy at Notre-Dame and spoke at Maison Bakhita regarding the Church's service to others. He also met with doctors, hospital workers, and sick individuals at Accueil Notre-Dame, where he spoke about respecting human life from beginning to end. During his time in Lourdes, he blessed children and participated in a procession behind a statue of the Virgin Mary.

The visit included a meditation on holiness delivered to young people at the Stade de France. According to Bishop James of Bordeaux, the pope's speeches and messages will serve as material for the upcoming provincial synodal assembly, specifically to help support catechumens and neophytes. Other topics raised during the trip included European identity, assisted dying, and the role of the Church in a secular nation.

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