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France, Macron: ‘It is an honour to welcome Pope Leo XIV’

May 16, 2026

Rome, 16 May (LaPresse) – “We are delighted that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has confirmed his visit to France. This visit, next September, will be an honour for our country, a joy for Catholics and a great moment of hope for everyone.” French President Emmanuel Macron wrote this on X.

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