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Live: Pope heads to France on first state visit in 18 years

Live: Pope heads to France on first state visit in 18 years
France 24 Friday 25 September 2026, 01:57 UTC By FRANCE 24 1 min read
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Pope heads to France on first state visit in 18 years Europe Pope Leo XIV flies to France on Friday for the Vatican's first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with artificial intelligence and young believers near the top of his agenda. President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte will be on the tarmac to greet the 71-year-old pope.

Live Live: Pope heads to France on first state visit in 18 years Europe Pope Leo XIV flies to France on Friday for the Vatican's first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with artificial intelligence and young believers near the top of his agenda. President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte will be on the tarmac to greet the 71-year-old pope. (FRANCE 24 with AP, AFP and Reuters)
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