- Pope Leo XIV is visiting France for a state visit, where he will meet President Macron and hold mass in Lourdes.
- The Vatican held its first state visit to France in 18 years, with the Pope meeting President Macron.
Pope Leo XIV makes an official papal visit to France after 18 years, addressing issues like assisted dying and abuse fallout.
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Updated Sep 27
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Pope Leo XIV makes an official papal visit to France after 18 years, addressing issues like assisted dying and abuse fallout.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Leo XIV visits Lourdes for purification and to review miracle cures and institutional challenges.Sub-event
Leo XIV tours France, addressing church issues like abuse cover-ups and assisted dying laws.1 source
- Pope Leo XIV visited France to discuss ethical issues, including assisted suicide, following Belgium's legalization.Sub-event
- The Catholic Church opposed assisted dying in France following an address by the Pope to President Macron.Sub-event
Pope Leo XIV confronts assisted dying law and abuse fallout during his visit to France.1 source
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Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
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Catholic Church
largest Christian Church, made up of 24 autonomous Churches in communion with the Pope, part of the Latin Church aka Latin Christianity aka western Christianity
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