Pope Francis (top left) arrives to board his plane heading to Luxembourg on September 26, 2024 at Rome's Fiumicino airport. Pope Francis is to pay a rare visit to Luxembourg before heading to Brussels on Thursday, a trip to "the heart of Europe" he will use to discuss the continent's role in the world. Recovering from a mild flu after a gruelling Asia-Pacific trip, the 87-year-old pontiff is to land at Luxembourg Airport at around 10:00 am (0800 GMT). (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)