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Pope Leo XIV arrives in Paris at start of 4-day visit to France

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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Paris on Friday to begin a four-day visit to France. President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the pope at Paris Orly Airport, where the pontiff received military honors and flowers from two local children before holding a private conversation with the president.

The pope's first day includes visits to the UNESCO headquarters, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and a prayer vigil with 80,000 young people at the national stadium. Following his meeting with Macron, the pope is scheduled to deliver an official speech to political authorities, diplomats, business leaders, and members of civil society.

During his flight from Rome, the pope told reporters he intends to address several important topics and travel as a follower of Jesus Christ seeking to bring peace to the world. Observers expect him to address end-of-life issues following France's recent legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia. This marks the first papal visit to Paris since Pope Benedict XVI visited in 2008.

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Pope Leo XIV arrives in Paris at start of four-day visit to France

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  3. Sep 25, 3:23 AM National Catholic Register Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Paris at Start of 4-Day Visit to France

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