
Pope Leo XIV, who went to France for a four-day official visit, was welcomed with church bells ringing across the country.
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It is the first time a Vatican leader has officially visited France since Pope Benedict XIII in September 2008.
Pope Leo XIV, who landed in France at 11:00 CEST today for a four-day visit, was welcomed with the ringing of church bells across the country.
The French Bishops' Conference (CEF) described the decision to ring the bells for seven minutes as a "simple and symbolic gesture" that marked the beginning of the Pope's apostolic journey.
This visit by the 71-year-old pope was the first official visit by a Vatican leader since Pope Benedict XIII in September 2008. Pope Francis visited France three times during his papacy.
FOUR-DAY INTENSIVE PROGRAM
The pope's schedule covers a busy four days, from addressing European Union leaders to meeting with victims of sexual violence within the Church, from greeting people in Paris with his popemobile to attending various events.
While one million people are expected to attend events across Paris in the first two days of his visit, the highlight of the apostolic journey will be a giant mass that the pope will lead tomorrow in Concorde Square and along the Champs-Elysees.
27 MILLION EUROS VISIT
The Pope's visit to France is expected to cost approximately 27 million euros. It is stated that most of the expenses will be covered by donations from the Catholic Church in France. On the other hand, it is not yet known how much the total cost of the French security forces charged with creating a comprehensive security order will be.
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