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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV ends France visit

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV completed a four-day visit to France on Monday, September 28, 2026. He departed from the Metz airport on Monday evening to begin his return journey.

The trip included stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. During the visit, the pope met with Emmanuel Macron, traveled down the Champs-Élysées in the popemobile, and celebrated a mass at the Concorde. He also delivered several speeches.

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  1. Sep 29, 1:56 AM La Croix Français Visite du pape en France : Léon XIV, les moments forts d’un voyage inoubliable
  2. Sep 28, 10:33 AM Vatican News Deutsch Papst beendet Frankreich-Reise
  3. Sep 28, 3:35 PM Vatican News Español En un minuto, el resumen del viaje apostólico de León XIV a Francia

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