Hundreds of thousands attend Pope Leo's Paris mass
The Vatican estimates 700,000 people gathered as the pope continues his four-day tour of France.
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Several hundred thousand people gathered in Paris for a mass celebrated by Pope Leo, with the Vatican estimating attendance at around 700,000, according to Al Jazeera.
The mass forms part of the pontiff's four-day tour of France, which has drawn large crowds and significant media attention as one of his notable trips since taking on the papacy.
Security and logistical arrangements for the event were extensive given the scale of attendance, with French authorities coordinating closely with the Vatican and church officials.
The pope's tour of France was set to continue with further engagements before its conclusion.
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- Several hundred thousand people gather for Pope Leo’s mass in Paris — Al Jazeera — All
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