Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France: What you need to know
Summary
Pope Leo XIV arrived in France for a four-day visit focused on promoting peace, unity, and addressing issues like sexual abuse in the Church and the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). His visit includes public Masses, meetings with French leaders, appearances at cultural institutions, and engagements with migrant support centers and victims of abuse.Key Facts
- The Pope’s motto for the visit is “That the world may have life,” emphasizing hope, peace, and overcoming divisions.
- Over 600,000 people signed up for the Pope’s Mass at Place de la Concorde in Paris.
- Security in Paris involves around 14,000 police, military, and firefighters, with several metro stations and streets closed.
- On arrival, the Pope met French President Emmanuel Macron and later spoke at UNESCO’s headquarters.
- The visit supports UNESCO, which has faced budget cuts after the U.S., under President Trump, withdrew in 2025.
- The Pope visited Maison Bakhita, a center helping migrants living in exile.
- In Lourdes, he planned talks with bishops, Masses, meetings with healthcare staff, and engagements with sexual abuse victims.
- The visit aims to rebuild trust in the Catholic Church after recent sexual abuse scandals in France.
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