# France: Pope Leo XIV keeps visit focused on faith over politics

https://mins.news/en/video/74067

- France 24 English, 2026-09-25 14:08 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9dTS9Mu6wk

> Pope Leo XIV has turned down a state dinner, the Legion of Honour and a private meeting with President Emmanuel Macron, keeping his four-day visit to France centred on its apostolic purpose. The Vatican cited scheduling, while some observers viewed the decisions as stressing the trip’s spiritual focus. He is nevertheless due to discuss European security and peace in Metz.

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