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Pope heads to France on first state visit in 18 years

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25 Sep 2026, 02:28 GMT By Agence France-Presse

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Pope heads to France on first state visit in 18 years

Credit: Agence France-Presse

ROME — Pope Leo XIV flies to France on Friday for the Vatican's first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with artificial intelligence and young believers near the top of his agenda.

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