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Pope Leo XIV visits France

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The bishops of the Permanent Council of the Conference of Bishops of France issued a message to the people of God following the apostolic journey of Pope Leo XIV to France. The bishops described the visit as a moment of deep communion and grace for both the Church and the country.

During the trip, the pope visited Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz. He also met with representatives at UNESCO. Father Bruno Cornier, administrator of the Diocese of Saint-Etienne, noted that the pope met with various groups, including young people, the sick, migrants, people in precarious situations, and victims of abuse within the Church.

The bishops expressed gratitude for the pope's emphasis on the dignity of all life and the unity of the human family. They stated that the visit encouraged the faithful to move forward with boldness in their mission. The message also highlighted that the pope's words and actions reached many people in France who do not share the Christian faith.

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How the coverage unfolded

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  4. Oct 7, 8:35 AM Diocese of La Rochelle Français « Notre joie est un appel et un envoi ! »
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  6. Oct 8, 1:55 AM Diocese of Tarbes et Lourdes Français Message des évêques du Conseil permanent de la CEF
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  11. Oct 8, 2:12 AM Diocese of Aire et Dax Français Notre joie est un appel et un envoi !
  12. Oct 8, 1:47 AM Diocese of Troyes Français « Notre joie est un appel et un envoi ! »
  13. Oct 8, 12:07 AM Diocese of Valence Français « Notre joie est un appel et un envoi ! »
  14. Oct 8, 8:34 AM Diocese of Nice Français « Notre joie est un appel et un envoi ! »
  15. Oct 8, 7:21 AM Diocese of Viviers Français « Notre joie est un appel et un envoi ! » Message des évêques du Conseil permanent de la Conférence des évêques de France (CEF), à propos d…
  16. Oct 8, 6:48 AM Diocese of Saint-Denis Français « Notre joie est un appel et un envoi ! »
  17. Oct 7, 11:53 PM Diocese of Belfort–Montbéliard Français Message des évêques de France
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