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Pope Leo XIV to give homily at Notre-Dame de Paris

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Pope Leo XIV delivered a homily during evening prayer at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on September 25, 2026. The address took place during his apostolic visit to France and was attended by bishops, priests, deacons, religious brothers and sisters, and seminarians.

According to Vatican News, the Pope called on the Church in France to be an outgoing community that lives its missionary mission with courage. He encouraged the Church to be open, close to all people, and driven by hope. He stated that liturgy, prayer, and friendship with Christ are the center of Church life, which allows members to act as witnesses to hope, unity, and reconciliation.

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  1. Sep 25, 8:59 AM Vatican News Tiếng Việt Tông du Pháp (25/09): Bài giảng của ĐTC Lêô XIV trong giờ Kinh Chiều tại Nhà thờ Đức Bà Paris
  2. Sep 25, 9:57 AM La Croix Français Le discours du pape Léon XIV lors des vêpres à Notre-Dame de Paris

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