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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV to visit France

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV began a four-day apostolic journey to France on Friday, September 25, 2026. The trip, themed "That the World May Live," focuses on the dignity of human life and the growing number of people joining the Church in France.

During his first day in Paris, the Pope met with President Emmanuel Macron, civil society, and the diplomatic corps at the Élysée Palace. He also visited the UNESCO headquarters and held evening prayer with bishops, priests, deacons, religious brothers and sisters, and seminarians at Notre-Dame de Paris. Later that night, he joined young people for a prayer vigil at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.

The itinerary includes a visit to Lourdes on September 26 and 27, where he will meet with the French Bishops' Conference, celebrate Mass, and pray at the Massabielle cave. On the final day, September 28, the Pope is scheduled to visit Metz for an interreligious meeting to discuss European roots, peace, and unity.

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  1. Sep 25, 7:09 AM Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt Tiếng Việt ĐTC lên đường viếng thăm Pháp
  2. Sep 25, 8:58 AM La Croix Français Visite du pape en France : six artistes au cœur de la fête
  3. Sep 24, 11:45 PM Vatican News Tiếng Việt Đức Thánh Cha lên đường viếng thăm Pháp
  4. Sep 25, 12:16 AM Diocese of Kontum Tiếng Việt Đức Thánh Cha Lên Đường Viếng Thăm Pháp
  5. Sep 25, 2:10 AM Diocese of Ðà Nang Tiếng Việt Chương trình Tông du của ĐTC Lêô XIV tại Pháp (25-28/09/2026)
  6. Sep 25, 3:58 AM ACI Stampa Italiano Leone XIV ricorda alla Francia le proprie radici, e invoca il principio della sana laicità
  7. Sep 25, 7:10 AM L'Osservatore Romano Italiano Il viaggio apostolico di Papa Leone XIV in Francia - «Cher Pape León». «Cartas para el Papa» - I messaggi dei fedeli d’Oltralpe e del Venez…

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