Souvenir Book of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to France 2026

A commemorative book of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France in 2026

Relive Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France with this commemorative album dedicated to his journey from 25 to 28 September 2026. From Paris to Lourdes and Metz, the book follows the Holy Father step by step, recounting through photographs and texts the most significant moments of these four days.

Featuring over 200 photographs, this album also includes reports written by journalists who were present, testimonies from the faithful, as well as the speeches and homilies delivered by Pope Leo XIV during his journey.

• Type: commemorative book album
• Theme: Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France
• Dates: 25 to 28 September 2026
• Destinations: Paris, Lourdes and Metz
• Illustrations: over 200 photographs
• Contents: reports, captioned photographs, testimonies, quotations, speeches and homilies
• Edition: Magnificat special issue No. 108
• Introduction: editorial by Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline
• Features: Pope Leo XIV, papal visit, France, Lourdes, Catholic Church
• Use: reading, keepsake, collection, documentation, religious gift

From Paris to Lourdes and Metz, relive Leo XIV’s journey

This album dedicated to Pope Leo XIV follows the different stages of his journey through France in chronological order. In Paris, discover his visit to the Élysée Palace and UNESCO headquarters, Vespers at Notre-Dame Cathedral, the youth vigil at the Stade de France and Mass at Place de la Concorde.

The book also provides extensive coverage of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lourdes, including his prayer at the Grotto of Massabielle, meetings with bishops and the sick, Mass at the Prairie and the torchlight procession.

The journey continues to Metz, with the European gathering and Mass celebrated at Saint-Étienne Cathedral.

Over 200 photos, testimonies, speeches and homilies

Each day is presented from several complementary perspectives. A journalist who was present recounts the events, while an extensive selection of captioned photographs captures the atmosphere of the various meetings and celebrations.

Quotations from Pope Leo XIV and testimonies from the faithful complement these accounts. The book also brings together the Holy Father’s speeches and homilies, preserving not only the images of this papal visit but also the words that marked it.

A commemorative album of the Pope’s visit to Lourdes

For pilgrims and those with a special devotion to Lourdes, this book provides a lasting record of the moments experienced by Leo XIV at the Sanctuary of Lourdes. His prayer at the Grotto of Massabielle, meeting with the sick, Mass at the Prairie and torchlight procession all feature prominently in the account of his visit to France.

Introduced by an editorial from Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, this book is a lasting record of this papal visit and a meaningful religious gift for those who took part in the event or wish to discover its most memorable moments.