Pope Francis Visits Luxembourg and Belgium to Reinvigorate Dwindling Catholic Flock

The 87-year-old pontiff aims to address Europe's role in the world amid secular trends and abuse scandals.

Pope Francis begins his trip in Luxembourg, marking the first papal visit to the country in nearly 40 years.
The visit aims to address the declining Catholic population in Europe due to secular trends and clerical abuse scandals.
Francis will meet with Luxembourg's political leaders, priests, and nuns, and deliver a speech at Notre Dame Cathedral.
The tour will continue in Belgium, where the pope will focus on themes of immigration, climate change, and peace.
This trip also marks the 600th anniversary of Belgium's main Catholic universities and includes a meeting with victims of clerical sex abuse.