# Macron greets Pope Leo at the start of his French visit

https://mins.news/en/video/73978

- Reuters, 2026-09-25 12:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4CEUN2Dnhw

> Macron greeted Pope Leo as the pontiff began a brisk four-day stay in France. Leo said he hoped to serve as a “pilgrim of peace” amid wars around the world, while also working to restore confidence in the Catholic Church after abuse scandals.

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