# Pope Leo's France Visit Highlights

> Pope Leo XIV meets Macron, UNESCO, and 700,000 pilgrims in Paris.
- Title: Pope Leo's France Visit Highlights · Vaticannews | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-09/video-highlights-pope-leo-last-day-in-france.html
- Published: 2026-09-28T20:24:09.196+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pope leo xiv, france, apostolic journey, unesco, lourdes, metz, macron, religion, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV visited France for a 3-day apostolic journey ending with a rosary prayer in Lourdes.