Pope Visits France: Mass Planned on Champs-Élysées
Pope Leo XIV will travel to France from September 25th to 28th. He will visit Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. A large mass will be held on the Champs-Élysées.
The Pope’s trip is the first formal visit to France in almost twenty years. The visit includes a stop in Lourdes, a town known for its shrine. A local man has researched the Pope’s family history. He found that a part of the Pope’s family lived in the Béarn region of France. This discovery is making people in Saint-Marcel-d'Arce hope the Pope will visit their village.
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Pope Leo XIV's Visit
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25th to 28th, including Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.
Champs-Élysées Mass
A large mass will be held on the Champs-Élysées, marking the end of the visit.
Historic Visit
This is the first formal papal visit to France in nearly twenty years.
Béarn Ancestry Research
Research shows part of the Pope’s ancestry comes from the Béarn region.
Saint-Marcel-d'Arce Interest
The village of Saint-Marcel-d'Arce hopes to welcome the Pope.