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.

Acteurs

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

Lieux

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

Articles

27 septembre 2026
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Pope Leo XIV visits Lourdes and meets with miracle cure recipients
Pope Leo XIV visits Lourdes and meets with miracle cure recipients

Fox News • 27 sept. 21h00

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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'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope, during Lourdes visit
'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope, during Lourdes visit

BBC • 27 sept. 11h38

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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26 septembre 2026
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Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris ahead of open
Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris ahead of open

BBC • 26 sept. 12h51

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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25 septembre 2026
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Pope Leo warns of AI threat to humanity at start of three-day France visit
Pope Leo warns of AI threat to humanity at start of three-day France visit

theguardian.com • 25 sept. 16h04

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 visits France, warns ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity : NPR
Pope visits France, warns ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity : NPR

NPR • 25 sept. 14h55

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 in France that AI is creating 'paradise of machines'
Pope Leo warns in France that AI is creating 'paradise of machines'

cnbc.com • 25 sept. 11h07

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 historic 4-day visit to France
Pope Leo XIV begins historic 4-day visit to France

Fox News • 25 sept. 10h30

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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Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope Leo's visit
Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope Leo's visit

BBC • 24 sept. 23h17

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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