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« Je me suis senti béni » : Léon XIV revient sur les temps forts de son voyage en France

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV shared his reflections on his four day trip to France while traveling back to Rome. He stated that he felt blessed throughout the visit, noting that he was moved by the reception from young people at the Stade de France and his time spent in Lourdes.

During his review of the trip, the pope also addressed his positions on protecting life and the Church's efforts to combat sexual abuse.

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