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Pope Leo XIV set for first official visit to France, with huge crowds expected in Paris
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· September 21, 2026
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Key points The visit will be the first of its kind since 2008, when Benedict XVI traveled to the same destination. A papal visit is upcoming, with Pope Leo XIV set to arrive for his first official trip.
A papal visit is upcoming, with Pope Leo XIV set to arrive for his first official trip. Huge crowds are expected to gather. This trip will be a significant event, marking a notable milestone in papal visits.
The visit will be the first of its kind since 2008, when Benedict XVI traveled to the same destination. Details of the trip are available from the source.
Further information about the visit, including specifics about the pope's itinerary and activities, can be found through the source publication, which has reported on the upcoming event.
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Category: Local Published: September 21, 2026 Source: Euronews Reading time: 1 min
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