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Pope Leo XIV's Paris agenda includes Macron meeting and Notre-Dame visit

Pope Leo XIV's Paris agenda includes Macron meeting and Notre-Dame visit

Summary

Pope Leo XIV is visiting Paris for the first time in 18 years. During his four-day trip, he will meet President Emmanuel Macron, visit Notre-Dame cathedral, and hold public events including a large mass expected to attract up to one million people.

Key Facts

  • Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Paris is his first official trip there in 18 years.
  • The visit will last four days and includes various events around the city.
  • He will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and representatives from UNESCO, the United Nations group focused on education and culture.
  • Planned activities include a procession in the pope’s special vehicle called a popemobile.
  • A prayer service will take place at Notre-Dame cathedral.
  • There will be a youth vigil at the Stade de France stadium.
  • The pope will celebrate a mass at Place de la Concorde, expected to draw nearly one million attendees.
  • After the events in Paris, Pope Leo XIV will continue his visit to the French cities of Lourdes and Metz.
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