# whereisthepope.com — Machine-Readable Summary Updated: 2026-08-31T06:56:25.082Z 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 No public events scheduled today. ## Next Public Event Holy Mass at 18:30 (Rome), Borgo Laudato Si’, Castel Gandolfo Date: 2026-09-01 Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/9/1/messa-custodia-creazione.html ## Latest News (English, 10 most recent) ### Pope Leo XIV Leads Marian Procession at Lake Albano Date: 2026-08-29T18:36:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-marian-procession-3a52a716 Pope Leo XIV conducted a Marian procession at Lake Albano, Italy, which culminated at the lakeshore. This event drew significant participation from the faithful who gathered to witness the solemn occasion. The Pope led… ### Pope Leo XIV Establishes New Regulations for Eastern Synods Date: 2026-08-29T11:53:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-east-synods-removal-faculty-6ca7e1f6 In an Apostolic Letter issued motu proprio on August 29, Pope Leo XIV granted the Synods of Bishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches the authority to remove their respective Patriarchs under specific circumstances. This… ### Pope Leo XIV to Celebrate Mass for Amoris Laetitia Anniversary Date: 2026-08-28T12:32:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-anniversary-amoris-laetitia-1709e19a The Vatican published details regarding upcoming liturgical events involving Pope Leo XIV, notably a celebration of the Holy Mass on 14 October, at the conclusion of a Meeting commemorating the 10th anniversary of the A… ### Pope Martin V Oversees Recovery of Saint Monica's Relics Date: 2026-08-27T15:17:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-martin-v-saint-monica-c257c256 Monica’s remains arrived in Rome on Palm Sunday 1430 amidst miracles and expressions of great devotion, as she is recognized as the mother of Saint Augustine, an important figure in the history of Christianity. Followin… ### Pope Leo XIV Expresses Sympathy for Nepal Flood Victims Date: 2026-08-27T10:30:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-nepal-floods-df6dcaf4 Pope Leo XIV expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of life and widespread devastation caused by flash floods in Nepal. In a telegram sent on Thursday and signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, the Pope… ### Pope Leo XIV Reflects on Poland's Historic Vows Date: 2026-08-26T13:45:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-poland-vows-66fb3f86 Pope Leo XIV addressed Polish pilgrims during his Wednesday General Audience, emphasizing the relevance of the Jasna Góra Vows of the Polish Nation, originally made in 1956. This gathering marked the 70th anniversary of… ### Pope Leo to Hold Mass for Creation at Castel Gandolfo Date: 2026-08-25T12:59:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-celebrate-mass-creation-9cc3be34 In the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo will celebrate Mass for the World Day of Prayer for Creation on September 1st. This event, announced in a joint statement by the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Hu… ### Pope Leo XIV Meets Marsodeto Federation in Vatican Date: 2026-08-24T10:38:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-marsodeto-meeting-d0a5c9b8 On the morning of August 24, Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Marsodeto Federation, a Spanish NGO dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. The meeting took place in the… ### Pope Leo XIV Urges Global Response to Ebola Crisis Date: 2026-08-23T10:18:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-ebola-response-c8326401 Pope Leo XIV expressed concern for the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during his Angelus prayer on Sunday. He highlighted the epidemic's toll, noting that it has claimed many lives. “In… ### Pope Leo XIV Addresses Catholic Community in San Marino Date: 2026-08-22T09:13:33.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-san-marino-visit-9ff2b0bd During his visit to San Marino on August 22, Pope Leo XIV called on the local Catholic community to embrace the mission given to them by God and to walk with greater conviction along the path of the Gospel. His remarks… --- This file is updated automatically. For full coverage visit whereisthepope.com.