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- French bishops say Pope Leo XIV may become the first reigning pope to make a state visit to France in September, though the Vatican has not confirmed it.
- Jean-Marc Aveline, president of the French Episcopal Conference, issued the invitation, which President Emmanuel Macron endorsed after meeting the pope in Rome last month.
- Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain from June 6 to 12 after concluding an African tour last month.
