"I play services at Saint-Sulpice, it's the largest church in Paris. We can have 2,500 people during masses or during concerts. But here, it's about 600,000 people, so it's something incredible." (translated)
The final preparations for the mass of Pope Leo XIV in Place de la Concorde, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, are attracting more than 600,000 people, an event that has mobilized teams for several days. (translated)
Pope Leo XIV walked in Paris on September 25, 2026, stating that he does not wish to politicize Jesus but supports welcoming those who are suffering. (translated)
"I received a message: 'The pope accepts'"6:58"I received a message: 'The pope accepts'": Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline reveals the behind-the-scenes of the arrival of Léon XIV in France. (translated)
"I am in favor of an absolute cap at 2.50 euros per liter," asserts Dominique de Villepin, former Prime Minister. (translated)
Pope Leo XIV made his celebrated appearance at the Stade de France, where a fireworks display lit up the sky in front of a crowd of 80,000 people. (translated)
Pope Leo XIV began his visit to France on September 25, 2026, with a series of significant events, including speeches at the Élysée Palace and UNESCO, a parade in the popemobile in Paris, a vespers celebration at Notre-Dame Cathedral, and a prayer vigil at the Stade de France with 80,000 young people. (translated)
80,000 young Catholics celebrated their faith fervently at the Stade de France during the vigil of Pope Leo XIV, who was welcomed like a rock star in a festive and spiritual atmosphere. (translated)
Emmanuel Macron – lyrical about what Catholicism has bequeathed to France – and Léon XIV – laudatory towards the culture of the Hexagon – found common ground on many points during their respective speeches. (translated)
On his first day in France, Pope Leo XIV praised French culture at Notre-Dame, while calling for the promotion of peace, life, and dialogue, and seeking to unite the faithful in a context of social and political challenges. (translated)
Pope Leo XIV encouraged 80,000 young people gathered at the Stade de France to keep their hearts open to contemporary challenges, while inviting them to draw inspiration from the saints to find strength and hope in their faith. (translated)
"It is a great honor and a great joy for the French Republic to welcome you to our soil." (translated)
Pope Leo XIV began his four-day visit to France with a first day marked by emblematic events such as a reception at the Élysée, a procession in the papal mobile in Paris, and a vigil at the Stade de France. (translated)
Pope Leo XIV was welcomed in an electric atmosphere at the Stade de France by around 80,000 young people during a vigil celebrating the emerging religiosity of Catholics in France. (translated)
"I think there will be a dual message of peace and hope for our country." Visit of the Pope: "I think there will be a dual message of peace and hope for our country," estimates the Bishop of Nanterre Matthieu Rougé. (translated)
"I received a message: 'The pope accepts'": Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline reveals the behind-the-scenes of the visit of Leon XIV to France. (translated)
"I am in favor of an absolute cap at 2.50 euros per liter." (translated)
Pope Leo XIV was acclaimed upon his exit from Notre-Dame during his four-day visit to France, which included meetings with Emmanuel Macron and a prayer vigil at the Stade de France. (translated)
Pope Leo XIV made his first visit to Notre-Dame de Paris since its reopening in December 2024, celebrating vespers in front of thousands of worshippers after a major fire in 2019. (translated)
