Pope Leo XIV is expected to draw large crowds during his visit to France.
As part of his trip to Europe, he's also set to address the continent's future and some of the challenges ahead.
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WorldPingInitially estimated at €12 million, the cost of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France has now risen to €27 million due to the immense excitement around his trip. But with France a firmly secular country, who is going to be footing the bill?
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WorldPingHundreds of thousands of the faithful and visitors are expected in Paris this weekend as Pope Leo XIV visits the French capital, marking the first papal visit to the country since 2008.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingFrance 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports from Paris as the French capital prepares for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV, where he is set to hold a huge open-air Mass.
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WorldPingFrance is gearing up for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV in what will be the first state visit to the country by a pontiff since 2008. Seema Gupta, France 24's correspondent in Rome takes a look at the visit from the Vatican's point of view.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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