# France: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Macron at the Élysée

https://mins.news/en/video/73716

- France 24 English, 2026-09-25 09:48 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri-qUHZOFWM

> French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Pope Leo XIV at the Élysée Palace on Friday, September 25, beginning the pontiff’s four-day visit to France. After a ceremonial welcome in the courtyard, the Pope greeted Macron and Brigitte Macron before a brief meeting inside the palace.

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