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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo in France: A highlight reel

“We cannot speak of Europe...without mentioning Christianity.”

Michelle La Rosa
Sep 28, 2026
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Pope Leo visited France this weekend, the first state trip to the country by a pope in nearly 20 years.

In a short trip, Leo traveled to Lourdes, addressed UNESCO, and visited Notre-Dame Cathedral, among other events on the papal agenda.

In case you missed it, here are some highlights from the trip:

Pope Leo greets crowds during his visit to France.Credit:…

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