Pope Leo XIV's Historic France Visit | France News

France News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Pope Leo XIV is set to make his first official trip to France this September, hitting Paris, Lourdes, and Metz for a four-day spiritual tour themed “So that the world may have life.” Expect Masses, a prayer vigil at Stade de France, and historic meetings—including a groundbreaking private session with Church abuse survivors, shaped by the survivors themselves. The Pope will meet President Macron, celebrate Vespers at Notre-Dame, and deliver a major speech on Europe. With hundreds of thousands expected to attend, public registration opens August 10th at noon via…