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Pope Leo XIV Begins Four-Day Visit to France Amid Sensitive Issues

Pope Leo XIV begins a four-day visit to France, starting in Paris with a welcome from Emmanuel Macron, then traveling to Lourdes and Metz. The visit focuses on sensitive issues such as sexual violence in the Church, artificial intelligence, and peace in Europe.


Nadia El-Amrani
Nadia El-Amrani
September 24, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Pope Leo XIV began a four-day visit to France on Friday, under tight security. His first stop was Paris, where he was welcomed by Emmanuel Macron.

The pontiff will then travel to Lourdes and Metz. The visit includes several major religious celebrations.

Several sensitive issues are central to this visit, notably sexual violence within the Church, challenges related to artificial intelligence, and the question of peace in Europe.

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