Retour sur le voyage du Pape Léon XIV en France

Pope Leo XIV completed a four day trip to France that included visits to Paris, Lourdes, and Metz between September 25 and September 27, 2026. The Diocese of Évreux reported that the retrospective of the trip includes the speeches and homilies delivered during the visit.

In Paris, the Pope spoke at the Élysée Palace and the UNESCO headquarters on Friday, September 25. His schedule in the city also included a prayer vigil with young people at Notre-Dame Cathedral and a Mass at Place de la Concorde. On Saturday, September 26, he visited the Maison Bakhita.

The Pope traveled to Lourdes on Saturday, September 26, where he prayed at the Massabielle grotto. His activities there included a Mass in the sanctuary meadow, a meeting with sick people and their caregivers, and a torchlight procession. On Sunday, September 27, he met with the French Conference of Bishops before returning to the Lourdes sanctuary for Mass.

In Metz, the Pope met with religious authorities and celebrated Mass at Saint-Etienne Cathedral. The official website of the trip provides a step by step account of these events.