LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault stated that he was deeply moved after meeting Pope Leo XIV at the Château de Gondole before the Pope's visit to France. The original post did not disclose specific topics or the duration of the meeting.

Arnault mentioned that the Pope will pray at Notre-Dame Cathedral, which he referred to as an eternal symbol of faith and French creativity, praising its "centuries of construction and years of restoration."

According to itinerary information released by Catholic media, Leo XIV plans to visit France from September 25 to 28, with stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, including arrangements involving Notre-Dame. These dates are part of the currently public itinerary and may still be adjusted by the Vatican.

Notre-Dame Cathedral suffered severe damage in a fire in April 2019, with the spire and roof collapsing; restoration work is expected to be completed in about five years, with the cathedral reopening in December 2024. The Arnault family and LVMH Group have contributed to the restoration plan, but this post did not mention any new donations or business arrangements.

This news reflects a cultural and religious visit dynamic and does not include information on LVMH's operations, financing, acquisitions, capital allocation, or product launches. Arnault used his personal account to publicly share the meeting, reflecting more on his personal and corporate image related to the restoration of French cultural heritage rather than quantifiable company events.

From a market perspective, the Pope's visit will bring international religious, cultural, and tourism attention to Notre-Dame, benefiting Paris hotels, retail, luxury goods, cultural tourism, and heritage services; however, a single religious event will not constitute a quantifiable driver of LVMH's financial performance.

Source: Public Information