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Pope Leo XIV meets with authorities in France

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Pope Leo XIV met with the president, civil society, and the diplomatic corps at the Élysée Palace in Paris on September 25, 2026.

The Pope thanked the president for the invitation and noted that the country's diversity contributes to democratic life. He mentioned that the nation holds a special place in his prayers because of his Norman and Béarnese family roots.

He described the country as a cultural, artistic, and spiritual leader that has contributed to the intelligence of peoples through its cathedral schools, universities, and academies. He noted that many exceptional spirits contributed to the sciences, arts, literature, and philosophy.

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