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Pope Leo XIV attracted an estimated 600,000 worshippers for an open-air mass in Paris. He later visited the Lourdes shrine.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a large open-air mass in Paris, drawing an estimated 600,000 worshippers to the Place de la Concorde. Crowds lined the Champs-Élysées to greet the pontiff, who had previously made an appeal for peace. The event marked a significant moment in his four-day visit to France.
Following the mass in Paris, the Pope proceeded to the Lourdes shrine. This visit underscores the Vatican's continued engagement with European nations and its role in addressing global concerns, particularly through public displays of faith and calls for reconciliation.
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All sources: Multiple sources report on Pope Leo XIV drawing large crowds in Paris for an open-air mass, with estimates of around 600,000 worshippers.
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The service is due to begin at 3:00 pm local time, with around 600,000 worshipers expected to attend.
Luke Shargo meets with Caroline Chevet, a volunteer, in Paris.
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The leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is on a four-day trip to France.
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