Leo will be in France from 25 to 28 September. And the French President aims to transform the pontifical visit into a political and symbolic appointment for the European Union
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, invites European heads of state to be present at the speech that Pope Leon XIV will be supporting at Metz on 28 September. Sovereign Pontif will send a message dedicated to "the roots of Europe, for peace and unity", at a time when the continent is facing multiple geopolitical and [...]
French President Emmanuel Macron has invited European heads of state to attend a speech by Pope Leo XIV on the last day of his visit to France at the end of this month.