Leo’s visit across France offers a more personal glimpse of the pope — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/leo-s-visit-across-france-offers-a-more-personal-glimpse-of-the-popeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Pope Leo XIV wraps up France visit, calls for reconciliationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/leo-s-visit-across-france-offers-a-more-personal-glimpse-of-the-popehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/leo-s-visit-across-france-offers-a-more-personal-glimpse-of-the-pope#u91609Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:20:59 +0000Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to France, calling for reconciliation over division in Europe. He praised France's democracy and urged concessions for peace in Ukraine. The Pope's visit drew large crowds, with around 800,000 people lining the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris.Why it mattersThe visit marked the Pope's first trip to France in nearly 20 years. It comes amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and rising tensions between global leaders. The Pope's message of reconciliation and peace resonated with the French public, who gave him a superstar welcome.What is confirmedPope