Vatican Journey to France
Pope Leo XIV reflects on his recent trip to France
Pope Leo XIV described his recent trip to France as a journey of rebirth during a catechesis at a general audience on September 30, 2026. He used the reconstruction of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris as a symbol for the trip, noting that the cathedral's restoration demonstrated how the Church, the state, and civil society can collaborate for the common good.
The Pope stated that the cooperation seen during the rebuilding, which followed a fire seven years ago, should serve as a model for political and social institutions. He told authorities and UNESCO members that human dignity must be the fundamental criterion for such partnerships.
Christian Marquant, president of the association Oremus-Paix Liturgique, characterized the trip as a success that allowed Catholics to witness to their faith within a hostile society. Marquant noted that the crowds gathered at the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, and the Stade de France mirrored the large gatherings seen during the first trip of Saint John Paul II in 1980.
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