Pope Leo XIV visits France to address AI risks and human dignity

Pope Leo XIV France visit artificial intelligence regulation Paris Mass Lourdes pilgrimage

Pope Leo XIV is conducting a four-day pastoral visit to France, marking the first such visit by a pope in 18 years. The itinerary includes major stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.

In Paris, the Pope addressed significant social and technological issues. During a speech at UNESCO, he warned that artificial intelligence could undermine humanity, describing it as a ‘paradise of machines’ that risks devaluing human dignity and increasing misinformation. He called for urgent ethical discernment and regulation to ensure technology serves humanity rather than dominating it. He also expressed opposition to nuclear deterrence and warned against scientific trends such as genetic manipulation and assisted dying.

Religious and social activities have drawn massive crowds. An outdoor Mass at the Place de la Concordité and along the Champs-Élysées attracted an estimated 800,000 faithful. The Pope also visited the Maison Bakhita, a center for migrants, where he emphasized the importance of living together with dignity and peace. Additionally, he visited the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral, praising the craftsmanship involved in its reconstruction.

The visit continues with a pilgrimage to the sanctuary in Lourdes, a major site for Catholic prayer and healing.

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Bishop Nicolò Anselmi · Cardinal Pietro Parolin · Diocese of Rimini · Emmanuel Macron · France · Lourdes · Maison Bakhita · Notre-Dame Cathedral · Notre-Dame de Paris · Paris · Pietro Parolin · Pope Leo XIV

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[● 2 SOURCES] A delegation of 450 people from Rimini attended a papal audience in St. Peter's Square to express gratitude for a previous visit.
[● 3 SOURCES] Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin described the upcoming French visit as addressing issues of peace, human life, and the future of Europe.
[● 11 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026.
[● 9 SOURCES] The Pope will meet with the French President at the Élysée Palace during his visit. www.mediapress24.it
[● 16 SOURCES] The papal itinerary in France includes stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. www.mediapress24.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Pope will meet the Italian clergy in Rome on December 11 and 12, 2026.
[● 4 SOURCES] The Pope's catechesis focused on the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution, Gaudium et Spes. laikosblog.org
[● 4 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV stated that humans are created in the image and likeness of God and are agents of progress. laikosblog.org
[● 7 SOURCES] Organizers expect up to 500,000 to 1,000,000 people for a massive open-air mass at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. oyerepafmonline.com
[● 14 SOURCES] The Pope is scheduled to visit the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. www.giaophanbaria.org · agpguinee.com · correiokianda.info · oyerepafmonline.com · diariomocano.com · +1 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The visit's agenda includes discussions on artificial intelligence, migration, and sexual violence prevention. agpguinee.com · correiokianda.info · diariomocano.com
[● 23 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV is conducting a four-day apostolic journey to France from September 25 to 28, 2026. www.giaophanbaria.org · www.aujourd8.net · laikosblog.org · www.mediapress24.it · oyerepafmonline.com · +6 more