Pope Leo XIV celebrates open-air Mass before 800,000 in Paris
The pontiff drew a huge crowd in the French capital on the second day of his four-day apostolic visit to France.
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More than 800,000 people gathered in the streets of central Paris on Saturday to attend an open-air Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV, according to Vatican estimates of the crowd.
The Mass formed a centerpiece of the second day of the pope's four-day apostolic visit to France, drawing large numbers of the faithful and onlookers to the French capital for the outdoor service.
Following the Mass, the pontiff continued his visit by traveling to Lourdes, where he prayed at the Grotto of Massabielle, a site renowned as one of the world's most significant Catholic pilgrimage destinations, attracting millions of visitors annually.
The visit underscores the continued prominence of Catholic pilgrimage sites in France and offers Pope Leo XIV an opportunity to engage directly with large gatherings of the faithful during his tour, which continues over the following two days.
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- Pope Leo XIV celebrates open-air Mass in front of 800,000 people in central Paris — France 24 — English
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