Pope Francis heads to Marseille - in pictures

  • Pope Francis takes part in a Marian prayer at the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica in Marseille, southern France. AFP
    Pope Francis takes part in a Marian prayer at the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica in Marseille, southern France. AFP
  • The Pope attends the final session of the 'Mediterranean Meetings' (Rencontres Mediterraneennes) at the Palais du Pharo, in Marseille. EPA
    The Pope attends the final session of the 'Mediterranean Meetings' (Rencontres Mediterraneennes) at the Palais du Pharo, in Marseille. EPA
  • Pope Francis speaks during the final session of the 'Mediterranean Meetings' focusing on migration in the region at the Palais du Pharo, in Marseille. EPA
    Pope Francis speaks during the final session of the 'Mediterranean Meetings' focusing on migration in the region at the Palais du Pharo, in Marseille. EPA
  • Pope Francis is applauded at the final session of the 'Mediterranean Meetings' at the Palais du Pharo, in Marseille, EPA
    Pope Francis is applauded at the final session of the 'Mediterranean Meetings' at the Palais du Pharo, in Marseille, EPA
  • French President Emmanuel Macron meets Pope Francis at the Palais du Pharo. The Pope blasted the "fanaticism of indifference" that greets migrants seeking a better life in Europe. AP
    French President Emmanuel Macron meets Pope Francis at the Palais du Pharo. The Pope blasted the "fanaticism of indifference" that greets migrants seeking a better life in Europe. AP
  • Pope Francis being welcomed by President Macron and his wife Brigitte as he arrives for the final session of the Rencontres Mediterraneennes meeting at the Palais du Pharo. AP
    Pope Francis being welcomed by President Macron and his wife Brigitte as he arrives for the final session of the Rencontres Mediterraneennes meeting at the Palais du Pharo. AP
  • The mayor of Marseille, Benoit Payan, left, with Pope Francis, President Macron and his wife Brigitte in the southern French city. EPA
    The mayor of Marseille, Benoit Payan, left, with Pope Francis, President Macron and his wife Brigitte in the southern French city. EPA
  • Pope Francis greets nuns as he arrives to meet people suffering economic hardship at the House of the Missionaries of Charity in Marseille. EPA
    Pope Francis greets nuns as he arrives to meet people suffering economic hardship at the House of the Missionaries of Charity in Marseille. EPA
  • Pope Francis during a moment of reflection with religious leaders near a monument in Marseille dedicated to sailors and migrants lost at sea. Reuters
    Pope Francis during a moment of reflection with religious leaders near a monument in Marseille dedicated to sailors and migrants lost at sea. Reuters
  • Pope Francis attends the Mediterranean meetings in Marseille. Reuters
    Pope Francis attends the Mediterranean meetings in Marseille. Reuters
  • Pope Francis at Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica in Marseille. Reuters
    Pope Francis at Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica in Marseille. Reuters
  • The Pope blesses a candle during a Marian prayer with the diocesan clergy at the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica in Marseille. AP
    The Pope blesses a candle during a Marian prayer with the diocesan clergy at the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica in Marseille. AP
  • Pope Francis at Notre-Dame de la Garde. The basilica’s statue of the Virgin Mary stands as a symbol of protection for all on land or at sea. Reuters
    Pope Francis at Notre-Dame de la Garde. The basilica’s statue of the Virgin Mary stands as a symbol of protection for all on land or at sea. Reuters
  • Pope Francis is greeted by religious leaders at the port city's monument to sailors and migrants lost at sea. Reuters
    Pope Francis is greeted by religious leaders at the port city's monument to sailors and migrants lost at sea. Reuters
  • French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne (third left) greets Pope Francis upon his arrival at Marseille Airport. EPA
    French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne (third left) greets Pope Francis upon his arrival at Marseille Airport. EPA
  • The Pope with the French Prime Minister at the start of his a two-day visit to Marseille. EPA
    The Pope with the French Prime Minister at the start of his a two-day visit to Marseille. EPA
  • The Pope is officially welcomed at Marseille Airport. EPA
    The Pope is officially welcomed at Marseille Airport. EPA
  • Pope Francis greets journalists during the flight from Rome to Marseille. Reuters
    Pope Francis greets journalists during the flight from Rome to Marseille. Reuters
  • The plane carrying Pope Francis takes off. AP
    The plane carrying Pope Francis takes off. AP
  • The Pope's trip included a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. EPA
    The Pope's trip included a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. EPA
  • The Pope is helped into a wheelchair before boarding his flight to Marseille. EPA
    The Pope is helped into a wheelchair before boarding his flight to Marseille. EPA
  • The pontiff was attending the conclusion of the Mediterranean Meetings (Rencontres Mediterraneennes), a gathering of bishops and young people from across the Mediterranean. EPA
    The pontiff was attending the conclusion of the Mediterranean Meetings (Rencontres Mediterraneennes), a gathering of bishops and young people from across the Mediterranean. EPA
  • Pope Francis, left, arrives in a car at the airport in Rome, for his flight to Marseille. EPA
    Pope Francis, left, arrives in a car at the airport in Rome, for his flight to Marseille. EPA
  • The leader of the world's Catholics left Rome to make a two-day visit, marking his 44th Apostolic Journey abroad, to Marseille. AP
    The leader of the world's Catholics left Rome to make a two-day visit, marking his 44th Apostolic Journey abroad, to Marseille. AP