Pope Leo XIV Blesses Babies on the Champs-Élysées Before Mass
Before heading to Place de la Concorde for mass, the pope traveled in the popemobile along the Champs-Élysées, blessing babies and young children as he interacted with the crowds.
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Pope Leo XIV blessed babies and young children during his passage in the popemobile along the Champs-Élysées, before proceeding to Place de la Concorde to open the mass.
This moment of connection with the Parisian crowd allowed the pope to interact directly with families who had come to witness his passage.
A frequent ritual during papal visits
The blessing of young children during popemobile passages is a common practice during papal visits, allowing for close contact between the pope and the faithful gathered along the route.
The exact number of families able to approach the pope during this journey was not specified in the available information.
This moment was part of the broader program of the pope's visit to Paris, which notably included the mass held at Place de la Concorde.
Sources
- Le pape Léon XIV bénit des bébés sur les Champs-Élysées — France 24 — Français
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