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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Pope Leo XIV Begins France Visit With Appeal For Human Dignity
Caption: Pope Leo XIV Begins France Visit With Appeal For Human Dignity. Pope Leo XIV has begun a four-day visit to France focused on peace, artificial intelligence and the dignity of human life. The pontiff will visit Paris, the Catholic shrine at Lourdes and Metz during the first papal visit to France in 18 years. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Leo at Paris Orly Airport and was due to hold further talks with him at the Élysée Palace. Leo’s Paris schedule includes a speech at UNESCO, vespers at the restored Notre-Dame cathedral and a major youth vigil. Up to a million people are expected to turn out during the visit, highlighting strong public interest despite France's increasingly secular society. Leo is expected to emphasise Europe's Christian heritage and the Catholic Church's position on protecting human life from conception until natural death. His visit follows France's decision to constitutionally protect abortion rights and legislation allowing some adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication. Leo and Macron are also expected to discuss climate change, artificial intelligence, international affairs, end-of-life care and child protection. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Pope Leo XIV,Emmanuel Macron,France,Paris,Vatican,Notre-Dame,Lourdes,UNESCO,Catholic Church,human dignity,religion,artificial intelligence,peace,abortion,end-of-life care
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