Pope Leo XIV is set to visit France for the first time in 18 years, drawing over a million people. His four-day trip, starting September 25, includes meetings with President Macron and UNESCO, a popemobile ride through Paris, and an open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde. He will also visit Lourdes to meet survivors of sexual abuse and participate in a rosary procession. The visit concludes in Metz, where Leo will speak on European unity at a center named after Robert Schuman, a key figure in European integration. This visit is significant for France and the global Catholic community, as the pope addresses important issues like unity and healing from abuse.
QUESTION: How might Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France influence young people’s views on the Catholic Church and its role in addressing global issues?
Pope’s visit to France likely to attract 1M people, with Mass and vigil in Paris and Lourdes trip
