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Pope Leo’s schedule for his four
Vatican News • • world
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV will undertake a four-day Apostolic Journey to France from September 25-28, visiting Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz, marking the first official state visit by a pope since Benedict XVI in 2008.
- The itinerary includes meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron, addresses to civil and religious groups, visits to social support centers for migrants, and significant liturgical celebrations at Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes.
- A private meeting with survivors of abuse in the Church is planned during the visit, reflecting ongoing efforts in France toward accountability and healing from the abuse crisis.
- The visit's logo and motto emphasize themes of unity, peace, hope, and reconciliation, incorporating symbolic elements from French Gothic architecture and Vatican colors.
- The Archdiocese of Paris is organizing the event with 10,000 volunteers, and a dedicated website has been launched for volunteer registration and donations to support the visit.
