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Pope Leo in France

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Paris, urging French leaders to protect the right to life

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Paris, urging French leaders to protect the right to life

Courtney Mares · September 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Paris Sept. 25 beginning his four-day trip to France by urging French leaders not to forget their duty to protect every human life in a forceful speech at the Élysée Palace condemning "assisted dying," abortion and surrogacy.
Pope Leo shares childhood memories of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen on flight to Paris

Pope Leo shares childhood memories of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen on flight to Paris

Courtney Mares · September 25, 2026

On the papal flight to Paris Sept. 25, Pope Leo XIV recalled spending time with his family as a child watching Blessed Fulton J. Sheen, who was beatified the day before in St. Louis, sharing the truths of the faith on television.