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Pope Leo XIV to visit France

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV will arrive in France on Friday, September 25, 2026. To mark his arrival at 10:00 a.m., the Bishops' Conference of France requested that church bells in cathedrals, parish churches, sanctuaries, and village towers across the country ring simultaneously for seven minutes.

The papal visit includes scheduled stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. In the Charente region, pilgrimage services have arranged eight buses to transport people to Lourdes, while other local communities have organized gatherings. For example, the diocesan house in Angoulême will host a night of prayer and adoration for young people aged 17 to 35, and the parish of Barbezieux–Baignes–Barret will broadcast celebrations throughout the weekend.

Media outlets including France Télévisions, KTO, Vatican News, and RCF Notre-Dame will provide coverage. The Bishops' Conference also opened a digital guestbook for the faithful to participate in the visit.

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  1. Sep 24, 4:35 AM Diocese of Angoulême Français Lettre d’information du 23 septembre 2026
  2. Sep 24, 7:37 AM ZENIT News Agency Français Le pape arrive, la France frémit

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