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Pope Leo XIV Ends French Apostolic Journey
Pope Leo XIV completes fifth international trip to France with farewell ceremony in Metz.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV completes fifth international trip to France with farewell ceremony in Metz. Pope Leo XIV departed France after his fifth apostolic journey ending in Metz on 28 September 2026. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV departs France
Pope Leo XIV left Metz on Monday evening, September 28, 2026, aboard an Air France flight to Rome.
Farewell ceremony in Metz
The Pope held a military honors ceremony with French officials and religious leaders at Metz airport.
Papal plane departure
Pope Leo XIV's plane took off from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport at 7:30 pm local time and will land in Rome shortly after 9 pm.
Papal press conference
The Pope will hold a press conference with journalists during the flight to Rome.
Pope meets Macron
Pope Leo XIV met French President Emmanuel Macron privately at Metz airport before departing.
What to remember
Pope Leo XIV departed France after his fifth apostolic journey ending in Metz on 28 September 2026.
