@foxnews: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Pope Leo XIV to Élysée Palace in Paris as the pontiff begins a historic four-day visit to France. During remarks at the presidential palace, Pope Leo reflected on his French heritage. His trip marks the first formal papal visit to France since 2008 and comes as the country sees a rise in new Catholics, with more than 21,000 adults joining the Church this year. The pope’s agenda includes stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, with up to 1 million people expected for a Mass at Place de la Concorde.