Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for first papal state visit in 18 years
The pontiff is set to celebrate an open-air mass for an estimated 600,000 believers at Paris's Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Élysées.
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Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for the first papal state visit to the country in 18 years, beginning a trip that includes a major open-air mass in Paris.
The pontiff is scheduled to celebrate the mass on Saturday at Place de la Concorde and the adjoining Champs-Élysées, with organizers expecting around 600,000 believers to attend.
The visit marks a significant moment for the Catholic Church in France, drawing large crowds and extensive preparations from both religious and civil authorities in the lead-up to the event.
Beyond the Paris mass, the pope's schedule during the multi-day visit includes other engagements across the country, underscoring the scale and significance of his time in France.
Sources
- Leo XIV in Paris: Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years — France 24 — English
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