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Pope Leo visits France for first papal visit in 18 years – Europe live

The Guardian25 September 2026, 09:25 UTCFrance

The pope will deliver a landmark speech on AI development and discuss Europe’s futureLater today, Pope Leo will go to the Élysée Palace for (another) formal welcome and a meeting with authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps, before visiting Unesco and delivering a speech on AI in mid-afternoon.He is then expected to go on a stroll through the streets of Paris, before going to the restored Notre Dame Cathedral. Continue reading...

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