Pope Leo XIV Arrives in France and Heads Directly to the Élysée Palace
Greeted on arrival by President Emmanuel Macron, the pontiff is set to deliver an opening address to French authorities and the diplomatic corps.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on Friday, 25 September, for what has been described as a historic visit, greeted at the airport by President Emmanuel Macron.
From Orly Airport, the pontiff travelled directly to the Élysée Palace, where he was set to deliver an opening address at around 11:45 a.m. before French authorities and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Paris.
This stop at the Élysée marks the official starting point of the pope's stay in France, the precise details of which — further meetings, travel or ceremonies planned in the days ahead — were not elaborated upon in the initial information available.
The visit takes place in a context in which the Vatican is seeking to highlight, through the pope's travels, themes such as international peace and the place of religion in contemporary societies.
No full statement from the pope or President Macron had been reported at the time of publication of this article.
Sources
- Une visite historique du Pape : Léon XIV arrive au Palais de l'Élysée — France 24 — Français
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