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Pope Leo's France Visit Highlights
Pope Leo XIV meets Macron, UNESCO, and 700,000 pilgrims in Paris.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV meets Macron, UNESCO, and 700,000 pilgrims in Paris. Pope Leo XIV visited France for a 3-day apostolic journey ending with a rosary prayer in Lourdes. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo's France Visit
Pope Leo XIV began his apostolic journey in France on September 28, 2026.
Meeting with Macron
Pope Leo met French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to France.
UNESCO Visit
Pope Leo visited the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Paris.
Paris Pilgrimage
Pope Leo celebrated Mass for 700,000 pilgrims in Paris.
Lourdes Rosary
Pope Leo prayed the rosary with pilgrims in Lourdes, France.
Metz Meeting
Pope Leo held a 'Roots of Europe' meeting in Metz, France.
The essence
Pope Leo XIV visited France for a 3-day apostolic journey ending with a rosary prayer in Lourdes.
