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Pope Leo XIV visits France

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Pope Leo XIV visited France from September 25 to 28, 2026. Traveling under the theme "That the world may have life," the Pope met with crowds in Paris and participated in prayer services in Lourdes.

During a prayer vigil at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Chloé, a pharmacology student, asked the Pope how to reconcile missionary work with living alongside people of different faiths in the neighborhoods of Île-de-France. The Pope responded that the Gospel invites forgiveness rather than conflict and that building fraternal bonds with those of other faiths helps build society.

The visit included a meeting with young people in Paris on Friday, a prayer vigil in Lourdes on Saturday, and a Rosary on Sunday.

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  1. Sep 29, 2:09 AM Vatican News Português Paz, diálogo e direitos humanos: oração e apelos de Leão XIV
  2. Sep 29, 5:10 AM Diocese of São José dos Campos Português Paz, diálogo e direitos humanos: oração e apelos de Leão XIV

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