# Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France: What you need to know

https://mins.news/en/item/73594

- France 24, 2026-09-25 07:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260925-pope-leo-xiv-s-visit-to-france-what-you-need-to-know

> Pope Leo XIV arrives in France on Friday for a four-day visit, his fifth Apostolic journey since becoming pontiff last year. He aims to restore the Catholic Church’s standing after sexual abuse scandals, while addressing AI regulation and presenting his vision for Europe’s future.

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