Pope Leo Likely to Visit France in September, Bishops Say
- On Wednesday, the French bishops' conference announced that Pope Leo XIV is anticipated to visit France at the end of September, marking his second visit to a European Union country outside Italy.
- The proposed itinerary includes stops in Paris and Lourdes, with the French bishops' conference asking Catholics to pray in preparation for the pontiff's visit.
- It is unusual for local bishops to announce a papal visit, which is typically a Vatican duty; the Vatican's press office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
- Pope Leo is also scheduled to visit Spain from June 6-12, marking his first trip to a European Union nation outside Italy.
- Since assuming his role as leader of the Church one year ago, Leo has undertaken three international journeys, establishing an active travel pace early in his papacy.
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Pope Leo XIV expected in France this September for Lourdes, Paris visit
PARIS (OSV News) — Ahead of the first anniversary of his election to the chair of St. Peter, it was announced that Pope Leo XIV is officially expected to visit France in late September, the French bishops’ conference confirmed May 6. During the visit, French bishops suggested Pope Leo will travel to Paris and to the Marian Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. “I have had several working sessions with the pope, including one last week, during which …
Pope Leon XIV was to visit France at the end of September, the French bishops announced Wednesday, in a communiqué quoted by France 24. It would be the second visit of the pontiff to a country of the European Union outside Italy.
Pope Leo Set to Visit France: A Divine Journey
Pope Leo is expected to visit France in late September. This visit to Paris and Lourdes marks his second to a European nation outside Italy. The French bishops announced the visit, which is usually the Vatican's responsibility. The Pope, originally from the U.S., recently took church leadership.
A visit of the pope to France is under study. The apostolic journey could take place at the end of September, with stages in Paris and Lourdes (Hautes-Pyrénées), according to the Conference of Bishops of France.
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