Pope to visit UNESCO, hit by Trump cuts, during September trip to France
Pope Leo is set to visit France from September 25 to 28, including a stop at UNESCO's Paris headquarters. This visit comes after the U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO, which has led to budget shortfalls for the agency. During his trip, the pope is also expected to celebrate mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral and meet with French President Emmanuel Macron.
- ▪Pope Leo will travel to France from September 25 to 28.
- ▪He will visit UNESCO's Paris headquarters, which is facing budget cuts after the U.S. withdrawal.
- ▪The pope is expected to celebrate mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral and meet with President Macron.
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Pope to visit UNESCO, hit by Trump cuts, during September trip to FranceSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 16, 2026, 07:17 PMUpdated May 16, 2026, 07:17 PMVATICAN CITY, May 16 - Pope Leo will travel to France from September 25 to 28, the Vatican announced on Saturday, and will visit the Paris headquarters of UNESCO, which is facing budget shortfalls after the United States withdrew from the agency last year.The first U.S. pope, who marked a year leading the 1.4-billion-member Church on May 8, has been ramping up his schedule and speaking more forcefully, attracting the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump after criticizing the Iran war.Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S.
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