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Pope Leo XIV visited France, drawing large crowds for an official papal trip that marks nearly two decades since the last such visit. During his stay, he addressed thousands of young people at a mass held in the Stade de France, emphasizing encouragement and support.
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Pope Leo XIV concluded his four-day visit to France on September 28, 2026, with massive crowds and significant discussions on migration and European unity. The Pope’s trip, the first papal state visit in 18 years, began with an address on artificial intelligence at UNESCO headquarters in Paris and a Mass attended by more than half a million people. In Metz, he emphasized the importance of peace through dialogue and criticized increased arms expenditure, advocating for welcoming migrants and fostering European unity. The visit also highlighted Catholicism’s resurgence, as young people engaged enthusiastically despite France's secular history. Pope Leo met with several European leaders in Metz to discuss these themes further, ending a trip that showcased both religious devotion and political discourse.

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Pope Leo XIV makes first official Papal visit in France in nearly 20 years Pope Leo XIV drew huge crowds on the first Papal visit to France in 18 years.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-26
2026-09-26 · Al Jazeera
Pope Leo XIV makes first official Papal visit in France in nearly 20 · assertive framing

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Pope Leo XIV makes first official Papal visit in France in nearly 20 years Pope Leo XIV drew huge crowds on the first Papal visit to France in 18 years. asserted
XIV → make → years
The Pope delivered a message of encouragement to thousands of young people during a mass in the Stade de France. asserted
Pope → deliver → France
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