# Pope Leo heads to France amid church scandals

https://mins.news/en/item/67505

- France 24, 2026-09-21 14:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/pope-leo-heads-to-france-amid-church-scandals

> France is preparing for Pope Leo’s visit from September 25 to 28. The pontiff is expected to meet victims of sexual abuse by the Church as the Catholic Church faces renewed scrutiny after recent scandals.

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