Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to France on 28 September 2026 by traveling to the border town of Metz to deliver a speech on the future of Europe and EU integration. The fourth day of the visit followed three days of public appearances in Paris and Lourdes.
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After three days marked by an outpouring of popular jubilation in Paris and Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV plans to give the fourth and final day of his visit to France on Monday in the northeastern city of Metz with a speech about the future of Europe and its integration.
Pope Leo was to speak about the future of Europe and its integration, giving a distinctly political dimension to a landmark visit to France, which has sparked scenes of spiritual jubilation.