Pope Leo XIV visits Lourdes, meets sick and abuse survivors

Pope Leo XIV visits Lourdes, meets sick and abuse survivors

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lourdes on 25 September, where he prayed at the Grotto, celebrated an outdoor Mass and met with the sick and survivors of clergy sexual abuse, Fox News reported. Earlier in the four-day trip, he led an open-air Mass on the Champs-Élysées that attracted more than half a million worshippers, the BBC said. In his opening remarks in France, he warned that unchecked artificial intelligence could create a "paradise of machines" and erode human dignity, NPR reported.

He also urged French bishops to intensify efforts against sexual abuse during a private meeting in Lourdes, the BBC added. The visit, his first state visit in 18 years, included meetings with President Emmanuel Macron and other French officials, the BBC noted.

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Pope Leo XIV President Emmanuel Macron First Lady Brigitte Macron Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu

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Champs-Élysées, Paris, France Place de la Concorde, Paris, France Orly Airport, Paris, France Élysée Palace, Paris, France Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France Metz, France Lourdes, France

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September 27, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV visits Lourdes, meets with the sick and abuse survivors
Pope Leo XIV visits Lourdes, meets with the sick and abuse survivors

Fox News • 27 Sep 21:00

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lourdes for his first visit to the pilgrimage site, where he prayed at the Grotto, led an outdoor Mass and met with individuals recognized for miraculous healings as well as victims of clergy sexual abuse.

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Pope urges French bishops to intensify fight against sexual abuse during Lourdes visit
Pope urges French bishops to intensify fight against sexual abuse during Lourdes visit

BBC • 27 Sep 11:38

During a private meeting with French bishops in Lourdes, Pope Leo called for heightened vigilance against the sexual abuse of minors and pledged to meet abuse survivors later in his four-day visit to France.

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September 26, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV Leads Open-Air Mass in Paris as Hundreds of Thousands Gather
Pope Leo XIV Leads Open-Air Mass in Paris as Hundreds of Thousands Gather

BBC • 26 Sep 12:51

More than half a million people attended a mass on the Champs-Élysées, while French leaders and migrants were among those the Pope met during his four-day visit.

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September 25, 2026
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Pope Leo cautions against AI misuse during three-day France visit
Pope Leo cautions against AI misuse during three-day France visit

theguardian.com • 25 Sep 16:04

During his first papal trip to France in 18 years, Pope Leo warned that artificial intelligence must serve humanity and urged ethical education, while also addressing broader concerns about law, war and social issues.

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Pope Leo XIV warns AI-driven 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity on France visit
Pope Leo XIV warns AI-driven 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity on France visit

NPR • 25 Sep 14:55

During his first state visit to France in 18 years, Pope Leo XIV cautioned that unchecked artificial intelligence and nuclear deterrence risk eroding human dignity, while French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the visit as a source of hope.

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Pope Leo warns of AI risks during first French visit in two decades
Pope Leo warns of AI risks during first French visit in two decades

cnbc.com • 25 Sep 11:07

During his opening remarks in France, Pope Leo cautioned that unchecked artificial intelligence could lead to a "paradise of machines" and called for ethical education, while also addressing pro-life concerns and the Church’s abuse scandals.

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Pope Leo XIV Begins Four-Day Visit to France Focused on Faith, AI and Healing
Pope Leo XIV Begins Four-Day Visit to France Focused on Faith, AI and Healing

Fox News • 25 Sep 10:30

Pope Leo XIV arrived in France for a four-day apostolic journey that includes speeches on artificial intelligence, a prayer service at Notre-Dame, and a private meeting with abuse victims in Lourdes.

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September 24, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV to Hold Mass for Over Half a Million in Paris During Four-Day French Visit
Pope Leo XIV to Hold Mass for Over Half a Million in Paris During Four-Day French Visit

BBC • 24 Sep 23:17

Pope Leo XIV will lead a mass for more than 500,000 people on the Champs-Élysées and meet French officials, including President Emmanuel Macron, during a four-day trip that also includes stops in Metz and Lourdes.

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