Paris Prepares for Pope Leo XIV's Visit, with Mass Expected to Draw 600,000
France 24 reports final preparations are underway ahead of the pope's weekend visit to the French capital.
According to France 24, final preparations are underway in France ahead of a visit by Pope Leo XIV.
The Place de la Concorde in Paris will host the pope on Saturday, September 26, for a Mass expected to draw around 600,000 people, the broadcaster reported.
Thousands more are expected to attend a vigil at the Stade de France on Friday, September 25, according to France 24.
Sources
- France : les derniers préparatifs pour la venue du pape Léon XIV — France 24 — Français
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