Pope Leo visits France for first papal visit in 18 years – Europe live
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for his first papal state visit to the country in 18 years, beginning with a stop in Paris. The itinerary includes a landmark speech on AI development at Unesco and discussions regarding Europe's future in Metz. Additionally, the Pope aims to address the Catholic Church's standing in the region following recent abuse scandals.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV is making the first papal state visit to France in 18 years.
- ▪The Pope is scheduled to deliver a speech on AI development at Unesco.
- ▪Leo will visit the restored Notre Dame Cathedral and the shrine in Lourdes.
- ▪The visit includes an effort to repair the Church's reputation after abuse scandals.
- ▪European leaders are expected to attend the Pope's address in Metz.
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03.45 EDTMorning opening: Pope Leo visits France to talk AIJakub KrupaPope Leo will visit France this weekend, the first papal state visit to the country in 18 years, beginning with Paris today.Pope Leo XIV boarding a plane from Fiumicino Airport, Rome, Italy. Photograph: Vatican Media Handout/EPADuring the visit, Leo is expected to seek to repair the Catholic Church’s standing after abuse scandals in the country, as well as deliver a landmark speech on AI development at Unesco and talk about Europe’s future in Metz, with some other European leaders expected to attend.He will visit the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, as well as the famed Catholic shrine in Lourdes, among other places.The Pope’s plane is now in French airspace and expected to land at Paris Orly airport in the next…
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