# whereisthepope.com — Machine-Readable Summary Updated: 2026-08-12T18:28:22.429Z Source: https://whereisthepope.com ## Current Location City: Vatican City Country: VA Flag: 🇻🇦 ## Active Apostolic Journey Title: Apostolic Journey to France Dates: 2026-09-25 – 2026-09-28 Countries: 1 | Cities: 3 Distance: 3,500 km Description: France is the eldest daughter of the Church — fille aînée de l'Église — in Catholic tradition, and this is the first official papal state visit to the country since Benedict XVI travelled to Paris and Lourdes in September 2008. Pope Leo XIV's four-day journey visits three distinct poles: Paris, where Notre-Dame Cathedral (restored after the 2019 fire and reopened in December 2024) provides the defining visual moment; Scy-Chazelles in Moselle, where the Holy Father will pray at the tomb of Robert Schuman — statesman, devout Catholic, and co-founder of the European project, whose beatification cause has been open since 1990; and Lourdes, the Marian shrine in the Pyrenees that draws six million pilgrims a year. The visit also includes an address to UNESCO — the first since John Paul II in 1980 — reflecting Leo XIV's engagement with questions of culture, science, and human dignity. Theme: European Identity, Marian Pilgrimage, Culture Details: https://whereisthepope.com/en/trip/france-2026 ## Today's Agenda - General Audience at 10:00 (Rome) — St Peter's Basilica Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/8/12/udienza-generale.html - Pastoral Visit of the Holy Father to the Republic of San Marino, and to the city of Rimini on the occasion of the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples at 12:00 (Rome) Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/8/12/programma-visita-22agosto.html - Video Message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the Annual Assembly of the “Leadership Conference of Women Religious” on the 70th anniversary of its foundation [Rosen Center, Orlando (Florida), 11–14 August 2026] at 15:30 (Rome) Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/8/12/videomessaggio-lcwr.html ## Next Public Event General Audience at 10:00 (Rome), St Peter's Basilica Date: 2026-08-12 Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/8/12/udienza-generale.html ## Latest News (English, 10 most recent) ### Pope Leo XIV to Celebrate Assumption in Castel Gandolfo Date: 2026-08-12T14:20:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-assumption-castel-gandolfo-7f392c59 Pope Leo XIV will return to the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo on the evening of August 12 and will remain there until Tuesday, August 18. During this time, he will celebrate Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption… ### Pope Leo XIV Expresses Sorrow Over Colombia Earthquake Date: 2026-08-11T12:42:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-colombia-earthquake-8bfced16 Pope Leo XIV conveyed his deep sorrow following the earthquake that struck several parts of Colombia on August 10, which resulted in the deaths of more than 150 individuals and left many others injured. These sentiments… ### Pope Leo Emphasizes Faith During Angelus Address Date: 2026-08-09T10:42:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-faith-angelus-e29d64fd In his weekly Angelus address, Pope Leo addressed the gathered pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, highlighting the transformative nature of faith. He explained, "the presence of Jesus changes everything" while reflecting o… ### Pope Leo XIV to Commemorate Saint Agatha's Relics Date: 2026-08-08T11:03:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-saint-agatha-e12a813b Pope Leo writes a letter marking the 900th anniversary of the return of the relics of the martyr Saint Agatha. This significant occasion highlights both the historical and spiritual importance of Saint Agatha to the loc… ### Pope Leo XIV to Celebrate Mass at Genazzano Shrine Date: 2026-08-08T12:02:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-genazzano-mass-7e644ad8 Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano on September 7, 2025. This event is scheduled on the eve of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The P… ### Nolan's Odyssey: A Reflection on Humanity's Struggles Date: 2026-08-07T12:50:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/nolan-odyssey-reflection-98c798ba Andrea Monda, Editor-in-Chief of L'Osservatore Romano, recently commented on Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey, highlighting the director's challenge in translating a timeless narrative into film. Monda refl… ### Pope Leo to Celebrate Mass in Assisi Date: 2026-08-06T10:20:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-mass-assisi-cc772f4c Pope Leo celebrated a Mass for the Franciscan Youth Meeting at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels in Assisi. During this gathering, he emphasized that the title—Go!—represents a mission, sending young people onto… ### Young Voices Express Gratitude to Pope in Assisi Date: 2026-08-06T13:28:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/young-voices-gratitude-assisi-d448ee29 At the conclusion of Pope Leo XIV's Mass in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi, a young man named Francesco Varone appealed to the Holy Father to pray for the courage to follow Christ. Varone stated that… ### Pope Leo XIV to Visit Buenos Aires in November Date: 2026-08-05T16:57:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-buenos-aires-november-cb75a00f Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Luján, Argentina, from November 8 to November 11. During this apostolic journey, the Pope intends to strengthen the faith and renew the Catholic community’s… ### Pope Leo XIV To Visit Latin America in November Date: 2026-08-05T10:00:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-latin-america-trip-d1aca662 The Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Leo XIV will embark on an Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to November 17, 2026. During this trip, the Pope is scheduled to visit Montevideo… --- This file is updated automatically. For full coverage visit whereisthepope.com.