"Pope Francis' Busy Travel Schedule Expands with Overnight Visit to France"

Pope Francis will be making a two-day trip to Marseille, France, in late September, adding to his busy travel schedule following his recent abdominal surgery. The trip includes a meeting with Mediterranean-area Catholic bishops and a Mass in the city's soccer stadium. This visit comes after his upcoming trips to Lisbon, Portugal, for a Catholic youth jamboree, and Mongolia, marking the first-ever papal visit to the country. These trips will test how well the Pope has rebounded from his surgery earlier this year. During his time in Marseille, Francis will also meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and engage in discussions with religious leaders and individuals facing economic challenges.