Pope Leo XIV in France: What to Take Away From His Homily at Notre-Dame?
The first pope to visit the cathedral since its reopening in late 2024, Leo XIV praised the "splendor" of the restored building and the "excellence" of French craftsmanship.
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Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff to visit Notre-Dame de Paris since the cathedral's reopening in late 2024, praised on Friday, September 25, the "splendor" of the restored building following the fire that devastated it in 2019, according to France 24.
In his homily, the pope also highlighted the "excellence" of French craftsmanship mobilized for the cathedral's restoration, which engaged numerous skilled trades over several years of work. The faithful present followed the ceremony with devotion, according to the report, with thousands of people gathered on the cathedral's forecourt demonstrating particular attentiveness during the homily.
This visit marks a highly symbolic moment for the cathedral, which was partially destroyed by a major fire in April 2019 before being restored and reopened to the public in late 2024. Pope Leo XIV's visit therefore represents the first papal visit to Notre-Dame since this long-awaited reopening.
A significant milestone of the pope's visit to France
The report, based on details provided by France 24 journalist Natalia Mendoza, does not outline the full content of the homily delivered by the pope, nor the total duration of the ceremony. It also does not specify whether other religious or political figures were present alongside the faithful on the forecourt.
This stop at Notre-Dame is part of a broader visit to France by Pope Leo XIV, whose other highlights are not detailed in the available information. The reception given by the faithful, described as numerous and focused during the ceremony, testifies to the particular attention paid to this first pontifical visit to the restored cathedral.
Sources
- Léon XIV en France : que retenir de l'homélie du pape à Notre-Dame ? — France 24 — Français
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