Pope Leo Arrives in France for Visit Spanning Faith and Politics
- President Emmanuel Macron formally welcomed Pope Leo XIV at the Élysée Palace on Friday, marking the start of a four-day state visit to France that runs through Monday.
- France's 1905 law strictly separates church and state, creating friction as the Catholic Church opposes recent legislation enshrining abortion rights and legalizing assisted dying for adults.
- Security forces deployed 14,000 personnel across Paris as Leo prepares to address UNESCO on artificial intelligence; 600,000 pilgrims registered for Saturday's outdoor mass at Place de la Concorde.
- In Lourdes on Sunday, Leo will privately meet seven survivors of clerical sexual abuse, confronting the Church's legacy after a 2021 report found 330,000 French children were abused over seven decades.
- Monday's final stop in Metz will feature Leo addressing EU leaders on "the roots of Europe for peace and unity," reinforcing the Church's vision for European unity amid ongoing conflict.
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elcorreoweb.esAt ten o’clock on the morning of this 25th September, the bells from all over France were ringing for seven minutes to welcome Pope Leo XIV, who was landing at Orly airport in Paris, where he was received by President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron. It was 18 years since a Pope had not stepped on the capital. His predecessor, Francis, declined to visit the Gaul country as head of state, and rejected the invitation of the inaugurat…
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Pope Leo XIV presides at Celebration of Vespers with Bishops, Priests, Deacons, consecrated men and women, and Seminarians in Notre-Dame Cathedral on September 25, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Simone Risoluti – Vatican Media via Vatican
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