Pope Leo XIV in Paris and Zidane as Coach: The Week in Pictures
The week was marked by the historic arrival of Pope Leo XIV in Paris, France's first match since Zidane's appointment as coach, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's address at the UN General Assembly.
Youssef Mansour
September 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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The past week was rich in significant events, notably the arrival of Pope Leo XIV in Paris for a historic visit to France, reports France 24.
Additionally, the French national team played their first match under the leadership of their new coach, Zinédine Zidane.
Finally, during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a speech.
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