Pope Leo XIV to Visit Paris for Historic State Visit
Pope Leo XIV starts an official state visit to France on Friday, September 25, his first in 18 years. He will visit Paris, Metz, and Lourdes, meeting millions of faithful and curious on this four-day tour.
Youssef Mansour
September 25, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · source dated 2026-09-24
Pope Leo XIV is expected on Friday, September 25, in Paris for his first official state visit to France in 18 years, according to France 24.
This papal tour, spanning four days, will include stops in Paris, Metz, and Lourdes. Millions of faithful as well as many curious visitors are expected to welcome the head of the Catholic Church.
The detailed program of this visit was outlined by journalist Marc Paupe of France 24.
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