French President Emmanuel Macron is set to present a series of symbolic gifts to Pope Léon XIV during the pontiff’s visit to France, which begins on September 25. The Élysée Palace, the official residence of the French president, has revealed four carefully chosen items intended for the Pope, who will meet with Macron upon his arrival in the country. These gifts are meant to reflect cultural, religious, and scientific aspects of French heritage. One of the gifts is a stained glass window depicting the face of the Virgin Mary, created by artist Claire Tabouret. This piece is part of a set of six stained glass windows designed for Notre-Dame de Paris, scheduled to be installed in December. The window's title, "Those who heard had their hearts pierced," references a passage in the Acts of the Apostles. The Élysée described the design as using "bright colors" and "expressive shapes" to create a meditative atmosphere, transforming the biblical story into an experience centered on light, color, and reflection. Another unique gift is a synthetic DNA strand containing a bilingual copy of the Gospel according to Mark, written in ancient Greek and French. This was the result of a collaboration between the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and a Dominican scholar. The CNRS worked with French companies to develop the DNA storage technology, and the Élysée called this a "world first" in combining religious text with cutting-edge science. The third gift is a black cross made of magnetic ferrite, designed by French artist Lydie Arickx. The cross symbolizes the unifying vocation of Christ, aiming to bring together all his followers and living creatures in a shared purpose. Arickx has previously exhibited her work at notable locations such as the Château de Chambord and the Église Saint-Eustache in Paris. The final gift is a book by Louis Abelly titled "La Vie du vénérable serviteur de Dieu Vincent de Paul," which honors Vincent de Paul, a key figure in Christian charity. This edition is a tribute to the last Pope Léon (Léon XIII), who declared Vincent de Paul the "patron of all charitable works." The Élysée highlighted that this book is a valuable addition to a collection focused on religious history and philanthropy.