Pope Leo XIV visits France

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit France, according to a letter from the Diocese of Saint-Etienne. The upcoming trip will include stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.

Father Bruno Cornier, the administrator of the Diocese of Saint-Etienne, said the visit serves as an invitation to recognize the gift of eternal life through Christ. He encouraged the faithful to prepare by uniting in prayer and listening to how the Pope will help translate the Gospel into the current context of the country.