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Pope Leo XIV's press director briefs journalists on France trip

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Matteo Bruni, the Holy See press director, briefed journalists on September 18, 2026, regarding the upcoming apostolic trip of Pope Leo XIV to France. The briefing, held at the Holy See Press Office in Rome, detailed the program for the visit, which is scheduled to take place from September 25 to September 28, 2026.

The trip includes a visit to the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). During the briefing, Bruni addressed preparations for the journey, including security, the papal motorcade, and unscheduled meetings.

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  1. Sep 18, 3:00 AM Holy See Press Office Italiano Avviso di Briefing
  2. Sep 18, 10:47 PM cath.ch Français Conférence de presse du Saint-Siège sur le voyage en France

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