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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV ends France visit

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV completed a four-day visit to France on Monday, September 28, 2026. He departed from the Metz airport on Monday evening to begin his return journey.

The trip, which ran from Friday to Monday, included stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. During the visit, the pope met with Emmanuel Macron, traveled down the Champs-Élysées in the popemobile, and celebrated a mass at the Concorde. He also delivered several speeches.

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  1. Sep 28, 7:48 AM La Croix Français Visite du pape en France : Léon XIV, le résumé d’un voyage inoubliable
  2. Sep 28, 10:33 AM Vatican News Deutsch Papst beendet Frankreich-Reise

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