A Guide to Pope Leo XIV's Trip to France
A complete guide to Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic journey to France, from the UNESCO address in Paris to the grotto of Lourdes and the roots of Europe in Metz.
"For the first time in my life, I'm going to see the Pope"
Raphaël is 23. He was baptised this Easter, and in a few days' time he'll see the Pope for the first time, in his native France.
Nine Friends, One Weekend, and an Encyclical by the Sea
Today Pope Leo XIV turns 71. In just a few days he will travel to France (Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, from 25-28 September) and many people are already preparing to welcome him. A group of friends got a head start in their own way, through his texts.
“I prayed for them, but it never occurred to me to go out to meet them”
A lawyer by training and volunteer with the association Aux captifs, la libération, Agnès took part in the Jubilee of the Poor alongside people living on the edges of society. From late-night rounds through the Bois de Boulogne to shared days in Rome, her testimony shows how a simple personal encounter can become a space of dignity, genuine listening, and hope.
At Notre-Dame: “I truly felt I was working for God”
As Notre-Dame de Paris reopens its doors this Sunday, 8 December, Antonin, a master stonemason, reflects on the profound experience of contributing to the restoration of this iconic cathedral.
In Marseille: "Faith gives us the strength we need"
On August 26th, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz arrived in Marseille, France, for a two day pastoral visit.
Pastoral trip to France: “Joyful in hope”
From August 1-5, the Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, made a brief pastoral visit to France, where he had the opportunity to be with many faithful and friends of the Prelature.