Fighter jets escort Pope Leo on final day of his France tour
Pope Leo XIV was escorted by fighter jets to Metz, the final stop of his four-day France tour.
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29.09.2026
Nations League: Italy rebound in Turkey as France snatch late win in Belgium
Italy bounced back in style on Monday, thumping Turkey 4-1 in the rain to revive their Nations League campaign, while France edged Belgium 1-0 in Brussels with a late winner from Michael Olise. Elsewh
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28.09.2026
Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
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28.09.2026
French hotels, souvenir shops benefit from pope business boost
Monday is the final day of Pope Leo'svisit to France and the trip has been marked not only by an outpouring of emotion from France's Catholics but also flurry of economic activity. The first figures a
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28.09.2026
For a 'measured diplomatic figure', Pope Leo's visit to France has been 'deeply political'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Colleen Dulle, Vatican correspondent for America magazine and author of "Struck Down, Not Destroyed". She came to Pope Leo’s visit to France expecting measured dipl
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28.09.2026
'Fascinating success': Pope Leo’s appeal in France transcends faith and politics
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Victor GAETAN, Senior International Correspondent for the National Catholic Register. He sees Pope Leo XIV's visit to France as more than a successful pastoral jour
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28.09.2026
Le Pen hails 'victory' as French far right secures record 14 seats in Senate
France's far-right National Rally (RN) party and its allies emerged from polls with a record 14 seats in the right-wing dominated Senate on Sunday, effectively quadrupling its number in the 348-seat c
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28.09.2026
REPLAY: France's Macron speaks on European Union as pope visits Metz
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Europe must rediscover the “courage of its founders” and not give in to the “resurgence of nationalism" as he delivered an address alongside Pope Leo XIV in
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28.09.2026
Pope to speak on European unity on last day of France visit
Pope Leo on Monday arrived in Metz to speak on the future of Europe on the final day of his visit to France. Metz, a northeastern city that repeatedly changed hands between France and Germany in past
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28.09.2026
Live: Pope Leo XIV arrives in Metz for final stop of France visit
Pope Leo XIV on Monday arrived in the northeastern city of Metz, where he is expected to discuss hopes for peace in Europe on the fourth and final day of his visit to France. He will also lead a Mass
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28.09.2026
Belgium vs France – Nations League: Team line-ups, head-to-head, Mbappe
Two-time world champions France travel to Belgium for Monday's Nations League clash without captain Kylian Mbappe.
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28.09.2026
Leo XIV will be meeting French sexual abuse survivors during his visit in France
The Pope is making the first official papal visit to France in 18 years, during which he is expected to meet survivors of sexual abuse.
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26.09.2026
France: Pope says 'authentic secularity' does not exclude religion
Pope Leo XIV said on a visit to France on Friday that "authentic secularity" should not exclude religion, in a country where law has for more than a century separated church and state. "An authentic s
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26.09.2026
Pope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear arms, and human rights during his visit to France.
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26.09.2026
Mbappe goal overshadowed by knee injury to mar Zidane debut France win
Kylian Mbappe scores the only goal of France's win in Turkiye, but Real Madrid striker immediately forced off by injury.
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25.09.2026
Pope Leo warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity on his France visit
Pope Leo XIV raised existential concerns about scientific progress, life and human rights during a speech on his first papal visit to France.
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25.09.2026
France: Pope Leo XIV keeps visit focused on faith over politics
Pope Leo XIV has declined a state dinner, the Legion of Honour and a private meeting with President Emmanuel Macron, keeping his four-day France visit centred on its apostolic mission despite official
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25.09.2026
Pope Leo XIV begins historic 4-day visit to France
Pope Leo XIV's historic France visit includes a private meeting with abuse victims in Lourdes and a Saturday Mass expecting up to 1 million people.
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25.09.2026
Pope Leo visits France: Pontiff wants to focus world's attention on peace, human dignity, technology
Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Andrea Antonio Verardi, Professor of Church History and Cultural Heritage at the Pontifical Gregorian University. According to Verardi, Pope Leo’s visit to France
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25.09.2026
Pope Leo XIV's France visit puts Macron in diplomatic balancing act
Pope Leo XIV's visit to France is forcing Emmanuel Macron into a delicate diplomatic balancing act. As both the head of the Catholic Church and the head of the Vatican City State, the pontiff requires
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25.09.2026