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In a 23-minute in-flight news conference, the pontiff also answered questions about end-of-life issues and sexual abuse.

“Catholic social teaching says that companies, that investors and management, owe care to the workers,” said Cardinal Michael Czerny, head of the Vatican’s Commission on AI.

The meeting highlighted the need to strengthen the bond between bishops and priests as well as among priests themselves.

Families, young people, and international advocates joined Lithuania’s second March for Life, calling for practical support for mothers, fathers, and vulnerable people.

A Mass in Metz was the final event of the pontiff’s Sept. 25–28 trip to France.

The beatification Mass will be said at the Savannah Convention Center at 11 a.m. on Oct. 31. No ticket is needed, but organizers said registration is required.

Standing as a pilgrim at the Grotto of Massabielle, Pope Leo XIV offered a visible reminder of why the Church upholds apparitions such as those at Lourdes.

If the short documentary gets in the running for an Oscar, the Vatican hopes it will inspire many more people to look to faith and family to persevere through very difficult trials.

The final day of the pontiff’s visit to France focused on peace and unity in Europe.

Pope Leo XIV is visiting France from Sept. 25–28. Follow here for live updates of his trip.