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The Champs Elysees prepares for the mass that Pope Leo XIV will celebrate during his visit in Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV warns that a “paradise of machines” could undermine humanity. He has raised existential questions about scientific progress and human rights during his visit to France. On Friday, Leo began a four-day trip, meeting President Emmanuel Macron and addressing diplomats. He later visited UNESCO, the U.N. culture agency. The visit includes stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. Leo’s visit is the first official one by a pope in 18 years and has drawn significant attention. Macron, nearing the end of his term, sees this as a capstone event. The pope is expected to emphasize Europe’s Christian roots and discuss global challenges like climate change and artificial intelligence.
