Pope Leo XIV prepares France visit from 25 to 28 September
The planned itinerary includes Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes and Metz, with a tribute to Robert Schuman.
Pope Leo XIV is preparing to visit France from 25 to 28 September, with an itinerary expected to combine worship, public engagement and a reflection on Europe’s political inheritance.
The planned programme includes Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes and Metz. A tribute to Robert Schuman, one of the central figures associated with post-war European integration, is also expected.
The visit will place faith, culture, peace and European unity at the centre of the Pope’s engagements. Local arrangements and the final sequence of events remain subject to confirmation by the Vatican and French hosts.
Editorial note: Dates and locations reflect the announced itinerary available at publication. Programme details can change for pastoral, diplomatic or security reasons.
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