Pope Leo XIV begins historic 4-day visit to France

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Sep 25 Evening

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Fox News - World10h ago

Pope Leo XIV begins historic 4-day visit to France

Pope Leo XIV has begun a four-day Apostolic Journey to France, the first formal papal visit since 2008. The trip, themed "That the world may have life," coincides with a notable increase in adult baptisms in France, particularly among young adults. The Pope will address spiritual and societal issues, including the protection of vulnerable populations and the ethical implications of AI, and will speak at UNESCO and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. In an unusual move, he will also meet privately with seven victims of clerical abuse, signaling a message of healing. The visit, which includes a large public Mass in Paris and a stop at Notre-Dame Cathedral, aims to foster unity and dialogue, with the Pope concluding his trip in Metz to champion European friendship.

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Pope Leo XIV began a four-day visit to France on Friday, Sept. 25, marking his fifth Apostolic Journey as Pontiff.

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The visit is the first formal papal visit to France since Pope Benedict XVI's visit in September 2008.

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Over 21,000 adults, driven by 18-25-year-olds, have joined the Church in France this year.

— Conference of Bishops of France

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Pope Leo will meet privately with seven victims of abuse by Catholic clergy and lay leaders.

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Pope Leo is expected to speak on protecting immigrants, the sick, the unborn, and defending human dignity in the era of AI.

Sep 25 Morning

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The Guardian - World News13h ago

Pope Leo visits France for first papal visit in 18 years – Europe live

Pope Leo is undertaking a state visit to France this weekend, marking the first papal visit to the country in 18 years. The visit commenced in Paris. During his time in France, Pope Leo aims to address the Catholic Church's reputation following abuse scandals. He is also scheduled to deliver a significant speech on artificial intelligence development at Unesco and engage in discussions about Europe's future in Metz, with other European leaders anticipated to be present.

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Al Jazeera13h ago

Pope Leo heads to France amid assisted dying, abuse debates

Pope Leo XIV is undertaking his first papal state visit to France in 18 years, a four-day trip beginning in Paris. During his visit, the Pope will meet with President Emmanuel Macron and address French officials and civil society. The visit occurs as the Catholic Church in France grapples with significant issues, including a recently enacted assisted dying law and the ongoing repercussions of clerical sexual abuse. The Pope's central message is expected to focus on human dignity, a theme that directly addresses the Church's opposition to the assisted dying law and the findings of a 2021 inquiry into abuse. Pope Leo is also scheduled to meet with survivors of clerical sexual abuse in Lourdes.

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Pope Leo will visit France this weekend.

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This is the first papal state visit to France in 18 years.

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Pope Leo XIV is making the first official papal visit to France in 18 years.

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The Pope's visit will focus on human dignity amidst debates on assisted dying and clerical abuse.

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France enacted a law in August establishing a right to assisted dying for adults with serious, incurable illnesses.