Pope Leo XIV visited France in a recent trip, marking the first papal visit to the country in nearly twenty years.
The historic trip came after a long hiatus, with France not having hosted a pope since the early 2000s. The visit underscores the enduring relationship between the Vatican and the French state.
Details of the Pope’s itinerary were not disclosed in the brief report, but the visit was covered by CBS News correspondent Chris Livesay.
France, a central European nation with a long Catholic heritage, has played a significant role in the history of the Catholic Church. The Pope’s appearance is expected to draw attention from both
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>
