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- Pope Leo began a four-day visit to France, traveling to Paris and Metz and meeting President Emmanuel Macron on September 25, 2026.
- He publicly defended independent media.
- He criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s restrictions on journalists.
- Macron warned that disinformation and algorithm-driven negativity threaten democracy.
- Leo toured UNESCO and delivered a speech on its peace-building mission after the United States withdrew.