French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at the Vatican on Thursday for his first official visit since Leo XIV became pope last year. The two leaders are expected to discuss the war in the Middle East and the situation for the region's Christians, as well as France's attempts to legalise assisted dying.
Macron will hold talks with Pope Leo on Friday morning, after spending Thursday evening meeting members of the Community of Sant'Egidio, a Catholic charity and peace organisation.
