The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, the Cardinal Archbishop of Marseille and two children welcome the Pope at the entrance of the auditorium of the Palais du Pharo.
After watching a film, one bishop and one young person recount the meetings' summary and questions to Pope Francis before he gives a speech.
The Les Rencontres Méditerranéennes MED23 is a meeting with bishops from France and other Mediterranean dioceses, organizations, young people and political authorities. The goal is to discuss the challenges of this region.
Following the meeting, the Pope meets with President Macron and his family in the Palais, where the two heads of state exchange gifts.
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