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France: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Macron at the Élysée

France 2425 September 2026, 09:48 UTCFrance

President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Pope Leo XIV to the Élysée Palace on Friday, 25 September, at the start of the pontiff's four-day visit to France. The Pope entered the courtyard to a ceremonial welcome, walked the red carpet, shook hands with President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, before climbing the palace steps for a brief meeting at the Élysée.

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