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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV reflects on France visit

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV spoke during a general audience on September 30, 2026, about his recent trip to France. During his catechesis, the pope described his meetings as signs of hope and the rebirth of the Church in France.

The pope stated that his primary message was that every human life maintains an intangible dignity. He noted that the travels reflected the theme that the world might have life.

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  1. Sep 30, 3:59 AM Vatican News Slovenščina Kateheza o papeževem obisku Francije: Srečanja bila znamenja preporoda in upanja
  2. Sep 30, 6:29 AM Katholiek Nieuwsblad Nederlands ‘Een boodschap van hoop en wedergeboorte’: paus blikt terug op bezoek Frankrijk

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