Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for historic four-day visit
The pontiff begins an official visit to France, followed live by international media.
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for a four-day visit, an event being followed live by France 24 and other outlets.
The trip marks an official papal visit to the country, with the pontiff expected to take part in a series of engagements over the coming days.
Full details of the itinerary, including specific meetings and locations beyond the initial arrival, had not been completely confirmed at the time of reporting.
The visit is drawing significant media attention in France and internationally, reflecting the diplomatic and religious weight typically attached to a papal state visit.
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