Pope Leo XIV meets Provincial Synodal Assembly in Paris

Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Provincial Synodal Assembly, catechumens, and newly baptized Christians at the Catholic Institute of Paris on September 26, 2026. During the meeting, the Pope received the Instrumentum Laboris, a document representing the collective work and listening of the People of God within the assembly.

The assembly is currently reflecting on the life of the Church and pastoral methods for welcoming those entering the faith. Vatican News reported that the Pope emphasized the importance of supporting adults who are discovering or returning to the Christian faith, noting that the increasing number of people seeking baptism presents a renewed opportunity and pastoral responsibility for the Church.

The meeting took place at the Catholic Institute of Paris, an institution the Pope greeted alongside its faculty, students, and staff. Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris hosted the gathering, noting the historical and spiritual significance of the location.