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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV visits France

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV completed a four day apostolic journey to France from September 25 to September 28, 2026. During the visit, the pope delivered various speeches, homilies, and messages to faithful attending in person or watching remotely.

The itinerary included visits to the Élysée, UNESCO, Notre Dame, and the Bakhita house. The pope also met with members of the synodal assembly, celebrated a mass at Place de la Concorde, and prayed at the Lourdes grotto.

On September 27, the pope met with bishops and celebrated mass at the Lourdes sanctuary. His final day included an interreligious meeting, a meeting titled "Aux racines de l’Europe pour la paix et l’unité," and a mass at cathédrale saint-Étienne, Metz. The Diocese of Nevers and the Associazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele have made the texts of his addresses available.

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  1. Sep 29, 7:27 AM Associazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele Español Pape Léon XIV en France – L’intégralité de ses prises de parole
  2. Sep 28, 11:35 PM Diocese of Nevers Français Le pape Léon XIV en France : retrouver ses discours et ses homélies

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