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Macron to Skip Pope Leo XIV's Masses During France Visit

Sep 22, 202616 sources

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French President Emmanuel Macron will not attend any of the masses celebrated by Pope Leo XIV during the pope's visit to France on the weekend of September 26-27, 2026. This includes a mass planned for Saturday at the Place de la Concorde in Paris.

Julien Odoul of the Rassemblement National said Macron's decision damages France's image. The pope's visit and Macron's choice not to attend the religious services have drawn attention in French media.

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