Pope Leo XIV begins four-day visit to France
Pope Leo XIV arrives in France on Friday for a four-day visit, his fifth Apostolic journey since becoming pontiff last year, according to France 24. The trip is expected to address the Catholic Church’s standing after sexual abuse scandals and issues including the need to regulate artificial intelligence.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in France on Friday for a four-day visit, according to France 24.
It is his fifth Apostolic journey since becoming pontiff last year. During the visit, he hopes to address the Catholic Church’s standing after sexual abuse scandals and discuss issues including the need to regulate artificial intelligence.
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