Pope Leo Arrives in France for Visit Spanning Faith and Politics
The first American pope will press for AI rules, meet abuse survivors and draw crowds expected to top 600,000 in Paris.
- President Emmanuel Macron formally welcomed Pope Leo XIV at the Élysée Palace on Friday, marking the start of a four-day state visit to France that runs through Monday.
- France's 1905 law strictly separates church and state, creating friction as the Catholic Church opposes recent legislation enshrining abortion rights and legalizing assisted dying for adults.
- Security forces deployed 14,000 personnel across Paris as Leo prepares to address UNESCO on artificial intelligence; 600,000 pilgrims registered for Saturday's outdoor mass at Place de la Concorde.
- In Lourdes on Sunday, Leo will privately meet seven survivors of clerical sexual abuse, confronting the Church's legacy after a 2021 report found 330,000 French children were abused over seven decades.
- Monday's final stop in Metz will feature Leo addressing EU leaders on "the roots of Europe for peace and unity," reinforcing the Church's vision for European unity amid ongoing conflict.
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Pope Lion XIV begins an official visit to France on 25 September, and in Paris and Metz he will talk about the future of Europe, artificial intelligence, and the authority of the Church.
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Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for his first apostolic visit to the country. His plane landed at Paris' Orly Airport, where he was greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron. In honor of his arrival, church bells in the country rang for seven minutes, BTA reports. On the first day of his visit, the Pope will meet with Macron at the Elysee Palace, then talk to representatives of the French authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps…
"I've been following him since day one, it's a crisis that has causes of different kinds behind it," he said during the flight to France.
Leon XIV landed Friday morning in Paris. He must meet Emmanuel Macron before giving his first speech at the Elysée. ...
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