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Key ideas from Pope Leo XIV’s weighty UNESCO speech

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On Friday, September 25, the first day of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France, he visited the headquarters of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The text of his speech is rich in ideas, and cites Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, as well as Vatica…

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for UNESCO address on AI and peace (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France is intended to draw attention to peace amid global conflicts and to questions of human dignity raised by artificial intelligence, with a major address at UNESCO. The trip also highlights hopes for renewed Christian interest in a deeply secular country, alongside debate…

  2. France 24

    Paris: Pope Leo XIV expected at UNESCO and Notre-Dame (opens France 24)

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    Crowds have already begun gathering outside Notre-Dame Cathedral as Pope Leo XIV prepares for one of the highlights of his Paris visit. Before heading to the cathedral, the pontiff is expected to deliver another speech at UNESCO headquarters, where he is set to address global challenges including pe…

  3. France 24

    REPLAY: Pope Leo XIV's address at UNESCO (opens France 24)

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    Watch the replay of Pope Leo XIV's address at UNESCO on September 25, 2026 where he spoke about peace, culture, AI and international cooperation during the first stop of his France visit.

  4. Aleteia

    Key ideas from Pope Leo XIV’s weighty UNESCO speech (opens Aleteia)

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    On Friday, September 25, the first day of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France, he visited the headquarters of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The text of his speech is rich in ideas, and cites Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, as well as Vatica…

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