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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV visits France

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV completed a four-day apostolic journey to France from September 25 to 28, visiting Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. During the trip, the pope focused on the dignity of human life, challenging French lawmakers regarding the recent approval of assisted dying and condemning abortion and surrogacy.

In Paris, the pope attended Mass with 700,000 people and visited the renovated Notre-Dame Cathedral. He also met with students at the Catholic University of Paris. During his pilgrimage to Lourdes, he met with the sick and disabled. The trip concluded in Metz, where the pope preached at the city's 12th-century cathedral that choosing mercy over violence is a sign of strength.

Throughout his travels, the pope addressed various social and ethical issues, including migration, artificial intelligence, and the need for peace in Europe. During a synodal assembly, he encouraged the French Church to nurture new seeds of faith, noting a recent influx of people preparing for the sacraments of initiation.

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 29, 2:42 AM Diocese of Luçon Français Le Pape Léon XIV en France
  2. Sep 29, 3:48 AM Aleteia Français Les quatre vérités de Léon XIV
  3. Sep 29, 8:30 AM Messainlatino.it Italiano Leone XIV in Francia: “Fanciulla, io ti dico, alzati!”
  4. Sep 30, 2:38 AM Rome Reports Pope Leo XIV sees Notre – Dame as a sign of a church renewing itself in France - VIDEO
  5. Sep 30, 3:55 AM Církev.cz Čeština Lev XIV.: Viděl jsem ve Francii touhu po pravdě a lásce
  6. Sep 30, 6:28 AM Vatican News Kiswahili Hija ya Tano ya Kitume Papa Leo XIV Ufaransa: Mjumbe wa Amani
  7. Sep 30, 1:40 AM Religión en Libertad Español Losantos: «Con León XIV ha aflorado una Francia silenciada, la católica»
  8. Sep 30, 1:36 AM Vatican News BE Леў XIV: візіт у Францыю прайшоў пад знакам адраджэння
  9. Sep 30, 6:07 AM Przewodnik Katolicki Polski Leon XIV we Francji. Pod znakiem gotyckiej rozety
  10. Sep 30, 6:19 AM Vatican News Kiswahili Mhutasari wa Papa Leo XIV wa Ziara ya Kitume nchini Ufaransa:"Ili Ulimwengu uwe na Uzima"
  11. Sep 30, 6:39 AM Famille Chrétienne Français Une pluie de bénédictions : ce que Léon XIV laisse à la France
  12. Oct 1, 8:35 AM The Catholic Sun In France, Pope Leo emerged as the global voice for ‘right to life’ of disabled and vulnerable
  13. Oct 1, 9:33 AM OSV News In France, Pope Leo emerged as the global voice for ‘right to life’ of disabled and vulnerable
  14. Oct 1, 11:30 AM KTO Français Se saisir des mots de Léon XIV
  15. Sep 30, 8:50 AM Diocese of Bayonne Français Message de Mgr Marc Aillet suite à la visite du pape Léon XIV en France
  16. Oct 1, 7:31 AM La Croix Français EN IMAGES. La visite du pape en France dans le cœur des foules
  17. Oct 1, 9:25 AM The Catholic Sun In France, Pope Leo emerged as the global voice for ‘right to life’ of disabled and vulnerable
  18. Oct 2, 9:38 AM Catholic Review In France, Pope Leo emerged as the global voice for ‘right to life’ of disabled and vulnerable
  19. Oct 2, 9:55 AM The Catholic Telegraph In France, Pope Leo emerged as the global voice for ‘right to life’ of disabled and vulnerable
  20. Oct 2, 8:10 AM Diocese of Troyes Français Les séminaristes du diocèse à la rencontre de Léon XIV
  21. Oct 2, 9:24 AM Voz Portucalense Português Leão XIV em França: Liturgia e mistagogia
  22. Oct 2, 10:58 AM National Catholic Register Vatican Diary: Reflections on Pope Leo and the Revolution in France
  23. Oct 2, 2:12 AM Archdiocese of Strasbourg Français Le diocèse de Strasbourg au cœur de la visite du pape Léon XIV
  24. Oct 2, 8:38 AM Aleteia Français Retrouvez en kiosque l’album souvenir de la visite de Léon XIV en France
  25. Oct 2, 10:00 AM The Catholic Sun In France, Pope Leo emerged as the global voice for ‘right to life’ of disabled and vulnerable
  26. Oct 2, 10:04 AM The Catholic Spirit In France, Pope Leo emerged as the global voice for ‘right to life’ of disabled and vulnerable
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  30. Oct 4, 1:00 AM Aleteia Français Léon XIV en France, le défi de l’après
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  1. Oct 31, 12:16 PM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Francesco Cavina as Special Apostolic Visitator for Medjugorje
  2. Oct 31, 11:45 AM PT · 31 sources Pope Leo XIV votes by mail in US midterm elections
  3. Oct 31, 11:24 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV backs Oleshky evacuation
  4. Oct 31, 11:15 AM PT Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  5. Oct 31, 10:37 AM PT · 15 sources Pope Leo XIV casts mail-in ballot in US midterm elections
  6. Oct 31, 10:35 AM PT · 14 sources Pope Leo XIV receives 7,000 pilgrims from Villanova and Notre Dame universities
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