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Leo XIV visits France
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026, according to a report by La Croix.
The Pope's visit comes as the country experiences a religious renewal characterized by an increase in the number of new baptisms, a renewed focus on spreading the Gospel, and a greater emphasis on serving the poor. This shift has drawn the interest of the Pope despite Catholicism becoming a minority religion in France.
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La Croix · Emmanuel Pellat
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