Event Brief
Pope Leo XIV begins first France state visit in 18 years
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 24, 2026 at 11:18 PM ET
Summary: Pope Leo XIV flies to France on Friday for the Vatican’s first state visit to the country in 18 years. President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte will greet the 71-year-old pope on the tarmac, with artificial intelligence and young believers listed among his top agenda items.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV; President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron
WHAT: Pope Leo XIV travels to France for the Vatican’s first state visit in 18 years, to be greeted by Macron and his wife on the tarmac.
WHEN: Sep 25, 2026
WHERE: France
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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