Pope Francis Visits France Amidst Growing Spirituality
The pontiff's four-day trip includes addresses on global issues and a massive public Mass.
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Pope Francis has arrived in France for a significant four-day visit, which began with an address at the Élysée Palace and is set to culminate in a large Mass expected to draw over half a million attendees in central Paris.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the Pope upon his arrival at Orly airport. During his time in France, the pontiff is scheduled to discuss geopolitical matters and the implications of artificial intelligence (AI).
The visit is being met with considerable enthusiasm, which the Catholic Church attributes to a notable increase in spirituality among the French population, according to the BBC's Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield.