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Vatican General Audience, 30 September 2026

Pope Leo XIV Says "rebirth" is Key to Understanding France Trip

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV described his recent four-day pastoral visit to France as a journey of rebirth during a general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday. He used the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris as a symbol for the trip, noting that the cathedral has been rebuilt following the fire seven years ago.

The pope said the restoration of the cathedral showed how the Church, the state, public institutions, and civil society can work together for the common good. He noted that this cooperation allowed the project to utilize both the generosity of donors and the skills of professional workers. He suggested that such collaboration should become the standard for political, social, and economic institutions.

During the trip, the pope also held a private meeting with seven victims of clerical abuse. He reaffirmed the Church's commitment to listening to survivors and helping them find healing while working to prevent future abuse. He told the victims that he and the entire Church wish to listen to all survivors.

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