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Pope Leo XIV visits UNESCO headquarters in Paris on 25 September 2026

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

The Pope visited the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on 25 September 2026. During the visit to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, he addressed representatives of member states, observers, international organizations, academic circles, and civil society.

He thanked Director General Khaled El-Enany for the invitation. In his address, the Pope spoke about the importance of international cooperation to build a just world. He noted that the work of the assembly, which uses education, science, and culture to promote peace, security, and human rights, serves the entire human family. He described himself as a witness to peace and stated that, as a pastor, he brings the message of the Church to all nations and people of good will.

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  1. Sep 26, 6:10 PM Diocese of Kontum Tiếng Việt Tường Thuật Chương Trình Tông Du Của ĐTC Lêô XIV Tại Pháp (25-28/09/2026)
  2. Sep 24, 5:50 PM Diocese of Hà Tinh Tiếng Việt Chương trình Tông du của ĐTC Lêô XIV tại Pháp (25-28/09/2026)
  3. Sep 24, 4:45 PM Archdiocese of Huê Tiếng Việt Chương trình Tông du của ĐTC Lêô XIV tại Pháp (25-28.09.2026)
  4. Sep 24, 10:50 PM The Holy See Italiano Viaggio Apostolico del Santo Padre in Francia e Visita alla Sede dell’Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite per l’Educazione, la Scienza e la…
  5. Sep 24, 10:50 PM The Holy See Deutsch Apostolische Reise des Heiligen Vaters nach Frankreich und Besuch am Sitz der UNESCO (Organisation der Vereinten Nationen für Erziehung, Wi…
  6. Sep 24, 10:50 PM The Holy See Português Viagem Apostólica do Santo Padre a França e Visita à Sede da Organização das Nações Unidas para a Educação, a Ciência e a Cultura (Unesco)…
  7. Sep 25, 2:45 AM The Holy See Deutsch Apostolische Reise nach Frankreich: Begegnung mit Vertretern der staatlichen Institutionen, der Zivilgesellschaft und mit dem Diplomatische…
  8. Sep 25, 6:00 AM The Holy See Português Viagem Apostólica a França: Visita à Organização das Nações Unidas para a Educação, a Ciência e a Cultura (UNESCO) na sede da UNESCO (Paris…
  9. Sep 25, 6:00 AM The Holy See Deutsch Apostolische Reise nach Frankreich: Besuch am Sitz der UNESCO (UN-Organisation für Erziehung, Wissenschaft und Kultur) (Paris, 25. Septembe…
  10. Sep 25, 6:00 AM The Holy See Polski Podróż apostolska do Francji: Wizyta w siedzibie Organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych do Spraw Oświaty, Nauki i Kultury (UNESCO) w siedzibie U…
  11. Sep 25, 6:00 AM The Holy See Français Voyage apostolique en France : Visite à l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'éducation, la science et la culture (UNESCO) au siège de l’…
  12. Sep 25, 8:15 AM The Holy See Français Voyage apostolique en France : Célébration des vêpres avec les évêques, les prêtres, les diacres, les personnes consacrées et les séminaris…
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  8. Oct 31, 10:16 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed push to rebuild Central Italy
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  16. Oct 31, 8:26 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV meets Vatican AI conference participants
  17. Oct 31, 8:23 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV: AI decisions on human life must never be delegated
  18. Oct 31, 8:15 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV's charity reaches 2,000 children in Ukraine
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