# whereisthepope.com — Machine-Readable Summary Updated: 2026-09-04T13:49:10.776Z 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 - Delegation from Oriel College, University of Oxford at 11:45 (Rome) — Concistory Hall Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/9/4/oriel-college-oxford.html ## Next Public Event Delegation from Oriel College, University of Oxford at 11:45 (Rome), Concistory Hall Date: 2026-09-04 Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/9/4/oriel-college-oxford.html ## Latest News (English, 10 most recent) ### Pope Leo XIV Calls for Solidarity Among Bishops Date: 2026-09-03T11:05:14.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-bishops-solicitude-c6f8bd4c Pope Leo XIV met on Thursday with members of the Conference of Latin Bishops of the Arab Regions (CELRA), who were holding their annual meeting in Rome. In his address, the Pope acknowledged the significant role of the… ### Philippine Religious Urged to Become Peacemakers Date: 2026-09-02T12:57:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/philippine-religious-prophets-peace-4684023a Sister Simona Brambilla, Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, delivered a pre-recorded video message during the Second Convention of the Conference of Major Superi… ### Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass on Care for Creation Date: 2026-09-01T17:00:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-care-creation-2b21a516 Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Laudato Si’ Village in Castel Gandolfo on 1 September, marking the annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. He emphasized the transformation of instruments of destruction… ### Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Awareness on Water Care Date: 2026-09-01T13:00:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-water-care-september-d3647bf4 Pope Leo XIV invites everyone to pray for “the care of water” during his September prayer intention, released in a video accompanying his intention for the month of September 2026. The intention, titled “For the care of… ### Paolo Liu Honggang Ordained Bishop of Datong Date: 2026-08-31T10:29:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/bishop-of-datong-ordained-87e7fed3 On August 31, Paolo Liu Honggang was consecrated as the new Bishop of Datong in Shanxi, China. This milestone followed his appointment by Pope Leo XIV on August 10, which occurred after the approval of Liu's candidacy u… ### 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… --- This file is updated automatically. For full coverage visit whereisthepope.com.