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Pope Leo XIV visits France

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In brief

Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026, traveling to Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz. Organizers expect at least one million participants and have a budget of 27 million euros.

During the visit to Metz on September 28, the Pope will focus on Europe and peace. The postulator of the Schuman cause stated that the Pope intends to help Europe find new momentum through this trip.

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  1. Sep 11, 8:51 AM The Catholic Spirit Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause
  2. Sep 11, 11:00 AM OSV News Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause
  3. Sep 11, 10:15 AM The Catholic Sun Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause
  4. Sep 11, 5:00 AM FSSPX.News Léon XIV en France : le compte à rebours d’une visite hors normes
  5. Sep 12, 4:30 AM Opoka Polski Leon XIV wkrótce odwiedzi Francję. Dokładnie 18 lat temu był tam Benedykt XIV

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