Topic: Natalia Mendoza

Meeting between Macron and the Pope: What files at the heart of the discussions?

This is their second meeting in one-to-one since the beginning of the pontificate of Leo XIV. The pope is received this Friday by Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée. Among the topics that could be addressed are the war in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as topics of society such as abortion or the end of life. Natalia Mendoza, a special envoy from France 24, discusses these different dossiers.

25 Sept 2026, 09:58 UTC

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France 24 aboard the Pope's plane that reached Paris

Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on Friday for a four-day visit, much awaited by the Catholic faithful, during which he will address a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence, the migration issue and the fight against sexual violence. The 71-year-old Pope's plane – whose grandmother emigrated from France to the United States – landed shortly before 10 a.m. at Orly Airport, where he was greeted by President Emmanuel Macron. The details of Natalia Mendoza, correspondent of France 24 present in the papal plane.

25 Sept 2026, 08:56 UTC