--- title: "Pope Leo XIV visits Paris migrant centre, urges peace" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/pope-leo-xiv-visits-paris-migrant-centre-urges-peace" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/pope-leo-xiv-visits-paris-migrant-centre-urges-peace" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/pope-leo-xiv-visits-paris-migrant-centre-urges-peace.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/pope-leo-xiv-visits-paris-migrant-centre-urges-peace" category: "Politics" published: "2026-09-26T10:25:10.489Z" source_reported: "2026-09-26T10:06:52.000Z" updated: "2026-09-26T10:25:10.489Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-26T10:15:14.616426+00:00" --- # Pope Leo XIV visits Paris migrant centre, urges peace *Pontiff speaks on dignity and coexistence at Maison Bakhita during France visit.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to named bodies, with two independent outlets and specific dates and places mentioned. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Quotes or right of reply given to affected parties, fact kept separate from comment, and clear writing. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Language is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism or clickbait. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Pope Leo XIV visited the Maison Bakhita centre in Paris, which supports migrants and refugees. - During his visit, the Pope spoke about the dignity of migrants and refugees. - He urged attendees to embrace coexistence, peace, and respect for human dignity. - The Pope stated that history is written by those who seek peace, not those who impose themselves. Pope Leo XIV visited the Maison Bakhita centre in Paris on 26 September 2026. The centre, named after Saint Josephine Bakhita, a former slave, supports migrants and refugees. During his visit, the Pope spoke about the dignity of those who are exiled and urged coexistence, peace, and respect for human dignity. He stated that history is not written by those who impose themselves but by those who seek peace. ## Coverage comparison The centre-rated reports emphasised the Pope's call for coexistence, peace, and dignity. They highlighted his meeting with migrants and refugees at the Maison Bakhita centre. The right-rated reports also focused on the Pope's message of respect for human dignity and coexistence with immigrants. Several of these reports noted his statement that history is not written by those who impose themselves but by those who seek peace. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports covered this story. The digests from the centre and right-rated outlets did not mention the specific testimony of a Nigerian woman who escaped prostitution or an Afghan refugee who became a volunteer, details mentioned in an unrated outlet's digest. ## Who covered it Shares of the 7 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 43% (3) - Right: 57% (4) 21 of 28 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-26T10:15:14.616426+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-26T10:30:42.325Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports led on Pope Leo XIV's visit to the Maison Bakhita centre in Paris and his calls for living together in dignity and peace. These reports noted his message urging coexistence and respect for human dignity. The digests from these outlets mentioned the Pope's visit to the reception and accompaniment centre for exiles. ### Right - The right-rated reports highlighted Pope Leo XIV's call for respect for human dignity when visiting the migrant centre in Paris. They also focused on his message urging coexistence with immigrants and his statement that history is not written by those who impose themselves but by those who seek peace. The digests from these outlets mentioned the Pope's visit to the Maison Bakhita centre, named after a Sudanese saint who was a slave. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 6 - unknown: 21 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Gazeta Do Povo](https://gazetadopovo.com.br/mundo/papa-leao-xiv-ouve-relato-de-imigrante-que-escapou-da-prostituicao-em-paris) — Pope Leo XIV Hears Report of Immigrant Who Escaped Prostitution in Paris - [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260926041700098) — Pope Calls for 'Coexistence with Immigrants' in France Ahead of Presidential Election - [Askanews](https://askanews.it/2026/09/26/il-papa-la-storia-non-e-scritta-da-chi-si-impone-ma-da-chi-cerca-pace) — The Pope: History Is Not Written by Those Who Impose Themselves, but by Those Who Seek Peace - [France24](https://france24.com/fr/vid%C3%A9o/20260926-%C3%A0-la-maison-bakhita-l%C3%A9on-xiv-rencontre-des-personnes-exil%C3%A9es) — At Bakhita House, Leo XIV Meets Exiled People - [Il Quotidiano del Sud](https://quotidianodelsud.it/2026/09/26/papa-leone-xiv-in-francia-il-messaggio-da-parigi-la-storia-non-e-scritta-da-chi-si-impone) — Pope Leo XIV in France, the Message From Paris: "History Is Not Written by Those Who Impose Themselves" - [Correio da Manhã](https://cmjornal.pt/mundo/detalhe/papa-pede-respeito-pela-dignidade-humana-ao-visitar-centro-de-migrantes-em-paris) — Pope Calls for Respect for Human Dignity when Visiting Migrant Centre in Paris - [Observador](https://observador.pt/2026/09/26/papa-pede-respeito-pela-dignidade-humana-ao-visitar-centro-de-migrantes-em-paris) — Pope Calls for Respect for Human Dignity when Visiting Migrant Centre in Paris - [italpress.com](https://italpress.com/papa-leone-xiv-a-parigi-in-visita-al-centro-migranti-la-storia-non-e-scritta-da-chi-si-impone) — Pope Leo XIV in Paris Visiting the Migrant Center: "History Is Not Written by Those Who Impose Themselves" - [15min.lt](https://15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/pasaulis/pries-misias-paryziuje-popiezius-ragina-gyventi-kartu-oriai-ir-taikiai-57-2772090) — Pope Urges 'Living Together in Dignity and Peace' Before Paris Mass - [SIC Notícias](https://sicnoticias.pt/mundo/2026-09-26-papa-pede-respeito-pela-dignidade-humana-ao-visitar-centro-de-migrantes-em-paris-ac932747) — Pope Calls for Respect for Human Dignity when Visiting Migrant Centre in Paris - [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/3057728/papa-pede-respeito-pela-dignidade-ao-visitar-centro-de-migrantes-em-paris) — Pope Calls for Respect for Dignity when Visiting Migrant Centre in Paris - [rmf24.pl](https://rmf24.pl/fakty/swiat/news-papiez-odwiedzil-symboliczny-dom-mowil-o-ubogich-ciele-chrys,nIdn,1019284) — The Pope Visited a Symbolic Home. He Spoke of the Poor, the "Body of Christ." - [Misyjne.pl](https://misyjne.pl/leon-xiv-ubodzy-nie-sa-kategoria-socjologiczna-lecz-samym-cialem-chrystusa) — Leo XIV: the Poor Are Not a Sociological Category, but the Very Body of Christ - [IOL Portugal](https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/franca/papa/papa-pede-respeito-pela-dignidade-humana-ao-visitar-centro-de-migrantes-em-paris/20260926/6ab783dad34e53c759c73dea) — Pope Calls for Respect for Human Dignity when Visiting Migrant Centre in Paris - [Vida Nueva - Revista y portal de noticias religiosas y de Iglesia](https://vidanuevadigital.com/2026/09/26/papa-maison-bakhita-defiende-caridad-que-humaniza-mundo-nadie-es-tan-pobre-que-no-tenga-nada-que-dar) — The Pope at Maison Bakhita Defends that the Charity that Humanizes the World: “No One Is so Poor that He Has Nothing to Give” - [Hola News](https://holanews.com/el-papa-pide-honrar-la-dignidad-de-cada-hermano-al-visitar-centro-para-migrantes-en-paris) — Pope Asks to Honor the Dignity of Each Brother when Visiting Center for Migrants in Paris - [Vatican News](https://vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-09/pope-leo-xiv-visit-maison-bakhita-social-integration-centre.html) — Pope at Maison Bakhita: ‘No one is so poor as to have nothing to give’ - [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/svet/96304431-papez-pred-omsou-v-parizi-vyzval-na-spolocny-zivot-v-dostojnosti-a-pokoji) — Pope Calls for Living Together in Dignity and Peace Before Mass in Paris - [La Razón](https://larazon.es/sociedad/papa-pide-honrar-dignidad-cada-hermano-visitar-centro-migrantes-paris_202609266ab779f8d5f3ae10c73595d7.html) — Pope Asks to Honor the Dignity of Each Brother by Visiting a Center for Migrants in Paris - [Giornale Radio](https://giornaleradio.fm/estero/papa-leone-xiv-in-francia-il-messaggio-da-parigi-la-storia-non-e-scritta-da-chi-si-impone) — Pope Leo XIV in France, the Message From Paris: "History Is Not Written by Those Who Impose Themselves" - [notizie.it](https://notizie.it/papa-leone-xiv-in-francia-il-messaggio-da-parigi-la-storia-non-e-scritta-da-chi-si-impone) — Pope Leo XIV in France, the Message From Paris: "The Story Is Not Written by Those Who Impose Themselves" - [newsbiella.it](https://newsbiella.it/2026/09/26/leggi-notizia/argomenti/ultimora/articolo/papa-leone-xiv-in-francia-il-messaggio-da-parigi-la-storia-non-e-scritta-da-chi-si-impone.html) — Pope Leo XIV in France, the Message From Paris: "History Is Not Written by Those Who Impose Themselves" - [Rec News | Lontani dal mainstream](https://recnews.it/2026/09/26/papa-leone-xiv-in-francia-il-messaggio-da-parigi-la-storia-non-e-scritta-da-chi-si-impone) — Pope Leo XIV in France, the Message From Paris: "The Story Is Not Written by Those Who Impose Themselves" - [canaledieci.it](https://canaledieci.it/2026/09/26/papa-leone-xiv-in-francia-il-messaggio-da-parigi-la-storia-non-e-scritta-da-chi-si-impone) — Pope Leo XIV in France, the Message From Paris: "History Is Not Written by Those Who Impose Themselves" - [Calabria News](https://calabrianews.it/papa-leone-xiv-in-francia-il-messaggio-da-parigi-la-storia-non-e-scritta-da-chi-si-impone) — Pope Leo XIV in France, the Message From Paris: "History Is Not Written by Those Who Impose Themselves" - [Religión Digital](https://religiondigital.org/leon-xiv/leon-xiv-reivindica-maisson-bakhita-extranjeros-invisibles-pobres-paris_1_1467729.html) — Leon XIV Invites, From Maisson Bakhita, "to See Those Who Are Invisible, to Free Those Who Today Reduce Economy and Culture to Slavery" - [La Croix](https://la-croix.com/religion/pape-paris-leon-14-matinee-2e-jour-maison-bakhita-catho-visite-france-20260926) — The Pope in Paris: From the Bakhita House to the "Catho", Follow the 2nd Morning of Leo XIV in France - [www.prensa-latina.cu](https://prensa-latina.cu/2026/09/26/leon-xiv-visita-en-francia-centro-de-acompanamiento-social) — Leon XIV Visits in France Social Accompaniment Center ## Questions **Where did Pope Leo XIV visit in Paris?** Pope Leo XIV visited the Maison Bakhita centre in Paris. This centre is dedicated to supporting migrants and refugees and is named after Saint Josephine Bakhita, who was a former slave. **What was the main message of Pope Leo XIV's visit?** The Pope's main message focused on the dignity of migrants and refugees. He urged for coexistence, peace, and respect for human dignity, stating that history is written by those who seek peace. **Which political leanings covered this story?** The story was covered by centre and right-rated outlets. No left-rated outlets reported on Pope Leo XIV's visit to the Maison Bakhita centre. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/pope-leo-xiv-visits-paris-migrant-centre-urges-peace. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Pope Leo XIV visits Paris migrant centre, urges peace", https://mediabias.news/politics/pope-leo-xiv-visits-paris-migrant-centre-urges-peace