Léon XIV en France : le voyage pontifical entre aujourd’hui dans sa phase concrète
Une délégation du Saint-Siège commence ses repérages tandis que la fête de sainte Marie-Madeleine rappelle que l’évangélisation ne se réduit ni aux cérémonies ni aux institutions English summary A Vatican delegation is arriving in France on 22 July to prepare Pope Leo XIV’s visit scheduled for 25 to 28 September 2026. The technical inspections will address security, transport, liturgy, media access and the organization of the expected gatherings. Beyond logistics, the French Church must decide which communities, ministries and spiritual traditions will embody its diversity before the Pope. The feast of Saint Mary Magdalene offers a fitting reminder that the first witness sent to announce the Resurrection was not a dignitary, but a faithful disciple.