The Vatican said on Friday the Pope would travel to France in September on an official trip that would include a visit to the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris.
The trip is intended to focus on themes of peace, cultural heritage and global cooperation, with the pontiff expected to speak to UNESCO officials during his time there. Headquartered in Paris, the organization helps to promote education, science and the protection of cultural assets around the globe.
Vatican officials said the trip is part of the Holy See’s ongoing efforts to improve interaction with international organizations and promote ideals of unity and humanitarian cooperation. More details on the Pope’s agenda, including more stops in France, are anticipated in the following weeks.
The visit, another important milestone in the pope’s international activities, continues a legacy of papal diplomacy that underscores cultural interchange and global peace-making.
French authorities are getting ready to receive the visit, which is certain to attract considerable interest from political leaders and religious organizations across Europe and beyond.
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