Pope Leo XIV to visit France on state visit

Pope Leo XIV will conduct a state visit to France starting June 2, the first major papal visit in several years.

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This visit holds strong symbolic importance for relations between the Vatican and France.

French authorities are preparing a full protocol reception for this historic visit.

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