Pope Leo XIV meets migrants and marginalized people during France visit
The pontiff's trip to Paris includes engagements focused on migrants and people on the margins of society.
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Pope Leo XIV met with migrants and marginalized people as part of his visit to France, according to reporting from Paris.
The engagement forms part of a broader itinerary during the pope's trip, which has included stops emphasizing outreach to vulnerable and displaced communities in the French capital.
Details of the specific meetings and the individuals involved were not immediately available, though the visit reflects a continued emphasis from the Vatican on issues of migration and social marginalization during papal travel.
The stop comes amid a wider four-day visit to France that has drawn significant public attention, with large crowds expected to gather for other events during the pope's time in the country.
Sources
- Pope Leo XIV visits France and meets migrants and margialised people — France 24 — English
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