Sr. Nathalie Becquart: Pope Leo’s Visit to France, a 'moment of grace'
Sister Nathalie Becquart described Pope Leo XIV's recent Apostolic Journey to France as a 'moment of grace' that highlighted the country's Christian history. She noted the Pope's positive impact on French society and his message of hope for the future of Europe.
Why it matters
The visit underscores the Vatican's efforts to engage with secularized European nations and revitalize religious interest among younger generations.
By Deborah Castellano Lubov - Metz “We are in a very secularized country, but Pope Leo has highlighted and given us, speaking also as French, really an awareness of our long history of faith in this country, and how Christianity has really shaped all of our history,” Sister Nathalie Becquart said, adding that the Pope has also “given hope for the future.” The French-born Undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops expressed this sentiment in an interview with Vatican News as Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to France came to an end on Monday, after he had traveled to Paris, Lourdes, and Metz During the conversation in Metz, Sr.
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