Leo XIV in France (September 25, 2026)

ℹ️ What? A four-day trip to France by Pope Leo XIV. Notably, he prayed at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, celebrated a massive mass at the Place de la Concorde, and visited the shrine at Lourdes. ⛪

👤 Who? Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Catholic Church. President Emmanuel Macron welcomed him, and tens of thousands of the faithful came to see him—including around 80,000 young people at the Stade de France. ✝️

🌍 Where? In France, with three stops: Paris (the capital), Lourdes (in the Pyrenees), and Metz (in the east of the country).

🕰️ When? From Friday, September 25, to Monday, September 28, 2026.

❓ Why is it important? Because it is the first official visit by a pope to France since 2008, and Leo XIV came to speak about peace and unity in Europe.

🎯 For this activity, your goal is to learn a little more about Leo XIV's trip to France.