Nearly 600,000 faithful expected for Pope Leo XIV's Mass in Paris
The pontiff is set to celebrate an outdoor Mass at Place de la Concorde and along the Champs-Élysées, supported by thousands of volunteers.
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Pope Leo XIV is set to celebrate an outdoor Mass in Paris on Saturday, at Place de la Concorde and along the Champs-Élysées, as part of his visit to France.
According to organizers, nearly 600,000 faithful are expected to attend the ceremony, which marks one of the highlights of the pontiff's trip to the French capital.
Thousands of volunteers have been mobilized to guide pilgrims arriving from across France and abroad, welcome them, and ensure the smooth running of the outdoor Mass.
The Mass is taking place amid a major logistical operation, with the City of Paris and religious authorities coordinating the event's organization to allow as wide an audience as possible to take part in this moment of the papal visit.
Sources
- Près de 600 000 fidèles attendus à la messe de Léon XIV à Paris — France 24 — Français
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