Pope Leo XIV Draws Crowd of 700,000 for Mass in Central Paris
The pope celebrated a mass in central Paris attended by an estimated 700,000 people, one of the largest gatherings of his apostolic visit to France.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated a mass in central Paris attended by an estimated 700,000 people, according to a report by France 24, which spoke with Father Grégoire Catta about the event.
The gathering, held during the pope's ongoing apostolic visit to France, drew crowds across central Paris, including areas around the Champs-Élysées and place de la Concorde.
A major moment in the papal visit
The mass represents one of the largest public gatherings of Pope Leo XIV's visit to France, reflecting significant public interest in his first such trip to the country since his election.
Father Grégoire Catta's remarks on the significance of the mass and its reception were not detailed beyond his participation in the France 24 interview, according to the available report.
The pope's itinerary continued beyond Paris as part of the broader apostolic visit, with further details on subsequent stops not included in this report.
Sources
- Leo XIV in France: 700,000 crowd attend Pope mass in central Paris — France 24 — English
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