
Pope Leo XIV began his exceptional four-day visit to France on Friday with a marathon day punctuated by scenes of jubilation, popemobile parades and fireworks, greeted by enthusiastic crowds.
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Pope Leo XIV is making an exceptional four-day visit to France, marking a major religious and media event.
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The pope's visit will continue with official meetings and religious ceremonies during the remaining three days.
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French President Emmanuel Macron will attend the mass celebrated by Pope Leo The pope had previously met seven victims of sexual violence in Lourdes and recognized the systemic nature of this violence.

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