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Pope Leo XIV meets Provincial Synodal Assembly at Institut Catholique de Paris

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Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Provincial Synodal Assembly, catechumens, and newly baptized Christians at the Catholic Institute of Paris on September 26, 2026. During his apostolic journey to France, the Pope received the Instrumentum Laboris, a document representing the collective work and listening of the People of God within the provincial assembly.

The meeting addressed pastoral efforts to welcome those discovering or returning to the Christian faith. Vatican News reported that the Pope emphasized the importance of supporting adults in their spiritual journey, noting that the increasing number of people seeking baptism and the sacraments presents a renewed opportunity and pastoral responsibility for the Church.

The Pope thanked Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris for hosting the gathering and acknowledged the historical significance of the university. He also noted the influence of Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection's mysticism on his own faith. The assembly members are currently reflecting on the life of the Church and pastoral initiatives for catechumens and neophytes.

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Pope Leo XIV meets with synod members in Paris

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  1. Sep 26, 1:15 AM The Holy See Apostolic Journey to France: Meeting with the Members of the Provincial Synodal Assembly, Catechumens and Newly Baptized at the Institut Ca…
  2. Sep 26, 2:55 AM Vatican News Highlights - Paris – Meeting with Provincial Synodal Assembly, 26 September 2026 – Pope Leo XIV
  3. Sep 26, 1:15 AM The Holy See Français Voyage apostolique en France : Rencontre avec les membres de l’Assemblée synodale provinciale, les catéchumènes et les néophytes à l’« Inst…
  4. Sep 26, 1:15 AM The Holy See Deutsch Apostolische Reise nach Frankreich: Begegnung mit den Mitgliedern der Provinzialsynode, Katechumenen und Neugetauften am Katholischen Insti…
  5. Sep 26, 2:30 AM Vatican News العربية لقاء البابا في باريس مع أعضاء جمعية السينودس الإقليمي والموعوظين والمبتدئين في الإيمان

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