Pope Leo XIV in France: Arrival and Welcome Ceremony in Paris | September 25, 2026
Description: Watch live as Pope Leo XIV begins his Apostolic Journey to France.
The Holy Father will arrive at Paris-Orly International Airport, where he will be welcomed by the President of the French Republic at the foot of the aircraft stairs. The welcome ceremony will include the national anthems, military honors and the presentation of the respective delegations. Two children will offer flowers to the Pope, followed by a brief private meeting between Pope Leo XIV and the President in the airport’s Hall of Honor.
The Pope will then travel to the Élysée Palace for a courtesy visit to the President of the Republic, including military honors, an official photograph, an exchange of gifts in the Salon des Portraits, a private meeting and the presentation of the presidential family.
The morning will conclude with the Meeting with the Authorities, Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps in the Salle des fêtes of the Élysée Palace. Political and religious leaders, business representatives, members of civil society, the cultural world and the diplomatic corps will attend. Following remarks by the President of the Republic, Pope Leo XIV will deliver his first official address of the visit to France.
Credit: Vatican Media
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The Holy Father will arrive at Paris-Orly International Airport, where he will be welcomed by the President of the French Republic at the foot of the aircraft stairs. The welcome ceremony will include the national anthems, military honors and the presentation of the respective delegations. Two children will offer flowers to the Pope, followed by a brief private meeting between Pope Leo XIV and the President in the airport’s Hall of Honor.
The Pope will then travel to the Élysée Palace for a courtesy visit to the President of the Republic, including military honors, an official photograph, an exchange of gifts in the Salon des Portraits, a private meeting and the presentation of the presidential family.
The morning will conclude with the Meeting with the Authorities, Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps in the Salle des fêtes of the Élysée Palace. Political and religious leaders, business representatives, members of civil society, the cultural world and the diplomatic corps will attend. Following remarks by the President of the Republic, Pope Leo XIV will deliver his first official address of the visit to France.
Credit: Vatican Media
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