Paris locks down ahead of Pope Léon XIV's papamobile visit on Friday

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: France

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Paris locks down ahead of Pope Léon XIV's papamobile visit on Friday

Paris has increased security measures and closed certain streets to host Pope Léon XIV's papamobile visit on Friday. The city removed bicycles and marked streets in preparation for this religious event. The visit comes amid heightened security protocols in the French capital.

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