🇫🇷 Léon XIV révise son français avant de parler à la France
À onze jours de son arrivée, le pape prépare aussi son voyage par la langue 🇬🇧 English summary Pope Leo XIV is preparing his apostolic visitation to France not only through diplomatic and pastoral organisation, but also through linguistic preparation. According to information published on 14 September, the Pontiff devoted part of his summer to the revision and improvement of his French. From 25 to 28 September, he will address civil authorities, young people, bishops, pilgrims and representatives of different religions in Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes and Metz. The gesture has a particular significance: rather than relying exclusively upon translation or international English, the Pope seeks to encounter the French people through their own language. In an ecclesial context where inculturation is frequently invoked, this modest linguistic effort constitutes a concrete form of it. ✝️ Fête du jour : l’Exaltation de la Sainte Croix Le 14 septembre, l’Église célèbre l’Exaltation de la...