Pope Leo XIV to Visit France: A Journey of Faith and Diplomacy
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit France from September 25-28, 2026, marking his fourth foreign trip of the year. The visit will include a stop at the UN culture agency, signaling an intention to engage more with European faithful and a global audience.
Pope Leo XIV is set to add another entry to his burgeoning 2026 travel itinerary with a four-day visit to France at the end of September, focusing especially on engagement with European faithful.
The Vatican confirmed the visit, from September 25 to 28, as the fourth international journey Leo will undertake this year. Prior engagements saw him in Monaco, across the African continent, and soon in Spain and the Canary Islands.
This France visit will offer an opportunity for Pope Leo to address key cultural and diplomatic issues at UNESCO's headquarters. Unlike his predecessor Pope Francis, who avoided European centers, Leo seems keen on engaging larger European audiences, reflecting a shift in papal outreach strategies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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