# whereisthepope.com — Machine-Readable Summary Updated: 2026-06-03T21:45:50.515Z 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 - To a Delegation of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities at 09:00 (Rome) — Room adjacent to the Audience Hall Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/6/3/accu.html - General Audience at 10:00 (Rome) — St Peter's Square Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/6/3/udienza-generale.html ## Next Public Event To a Delegation of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities at 09:00 (Rome), Room adjacent to the Audience Hall Date: 2026-06-03 Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/6/3/accu.html ## Latest News (English, 10 most recent) ### Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical Aims to Guide AI Development Date: 2026-06-03T12:11:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-ai-development-2a28d61f Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical ‘Magnifica humanitas’ provides significant anthropological insights for AI developers, particularly framed by Taylor Black, Microsoft’s Director of AI and Venture Ecosystems. This engagement in… ### Pope Leo XIV Launches Agrivoltaic Initiative in Vatican Date: 2026-06-02T13:28:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-agrivoltaic-project-7e00208f The "Fratello Sole" Foundation was established as part of Pope Leo XIV's vision of transitioning toward sustainable development, according to a Chirograph dated June 1, 2026. This foundation aims to enhance energy produ… ### Pope Leo XIV Encourages Scouts to Deepen Faith Date: 2026-06-01T11:43:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-scouts-guides-faith-da377e12 Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholic scouts and guides to strengthen their commitment to faith and service during an audience with members of the Italian Catholic Guides and Scouts of Europe Association (AGESCI Europa) in t… ### Pope Leo XIV to Attend Annual Pilgrimage in Piekary Date: 2026-05-31T11:45:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-piekary-pilgrimage-df944d26 Pope Leo XIV greeted participants in the annual pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Piekary in Poland following the Angelus. This year’s Day of Relief carried the theme "I Take Care," emphasizing the Pope's commitment to… ### Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Neocatechumenal Way's 60th Anniversary Date: 2026-05-31T13:28:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-neocatechumenal-anniversary-c2959f2f Thousands gathered on May 30 in Madrid's Almudena Cathedral to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Neocatechumenal Way, an ecclesial movement that expanded to 138 countries. The crowd included many elderly witnesses t… ### Pope Leo XIV Welcomes Charismatic Renewal Members Date: 2026-05-30T09:19:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-welcomes-charismatic-renewal-2765ea90 Pope Leo XIV welcomed representatives of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal to the Vatican on Saturday, marking his first meeting with the movement since the start of his pontificate. During this gathering, he engaged wit… ### Cloistered Monasteries Craft Rosaries for Pope's Visit Date: 2026-05-29T11:56:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/cloistered-monasteries-rosaries-d52e3cd5 In preparation for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming apostolic visit to Spain, contemplative monasteries across the country are hand-crafting thousands of rosaries. This initiative, led by the Fundación Contemplare, unites ten mo… ### Pope Leo XIV Visits Acerra, Addresses Pollution Issues Date: 2026-05-23T15:01:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-acerra-visit-0156b370 Pope Leo XIV visited Acerra, Italy, on Saturday, engaging with the local community regarding pressing environmental concerns. His first stop was at the Cathedral of Acerra, where he met with clergy members and families… ### Ghana Prepares for Release of Pope Leo's First Encyclical Date: 2026-05-23T13:33:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/ghana-pope-leo-encyclical-e9904c8b The Catholic Church in Ghana is preparing for the release of Pope Leo’s first encyclical, titled “Magnifica Humanitas.” This significant document will be launched in the Vatican on Monday, 25 May, and aims to align the… ### Pope Leo XIV Visits Acerra’s Toxic Waste Zones Date: 2026-05-23T13:00:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-acerra-visit-5c606488 Pope Leo XIV paid a pastoral visit to Acerra, a town located in the southern Italian region known as the ‘Land of Fires,’ on May 23. This area has been plagued by decades of environmental damage, as confirmed by local a… --- This file is updated automatically. For full coverage visit whereisthepope.com.