الزّيارة الرّسوليّة إلى فرنسا: زيارة إلى مركز المرافقة والاندماج الاجتماعي ”بيت بخيتة“ (Maison Bakhita) - باريس، 26 أيلول/سبتمبر 2026

The Pope visited the Maison Bakhita accompaniment and social integration center in Paris on September 26, 2026. During the visit, he thanked the Archdiocese of Paris, the Scalabrinian sisters, and the staff and volunteers who serve those seeking reception, listening, education, and friendship at the center.

The Pope noted that the center, named after Saint Bakhita, highlights the essential role of women in building a civilization of love to counter social isolation. He stated that history is shaped by those who create paths of peace and trust rather than those who seek to dominate. He urged people to recognize the dignity of those marginalized by modern economy and culture.

Referring to his apostolic exhortation *You Have Loved Me*, the Pope said that for Christians, the poor are not merely a social group but the body of Christ. He explained that recognizing the mystery of the Incarnation requires acknowledging that Jesus experienced hunger, thirst, sickness, and imprisonment.