Pope’s visit to France likely to attract 1M people, with Mass and vigil in Paris and Lourdes trip
Summary
Pope Leo XIV will visit France for four days starting September 25, marking the first official papal state visit in 18 years. The visit includes large public events in Paris, a stop at the important Catholic pilgrimage site Lourdes, and a trip to Metz to speak about European unity.Key Facts
- The Pope's visit is expected to attract more than 1 million people.
- Events include a popemobile ride and an open-air Mass in Paris with up to 150,000 people attending the route and 500,000 expected for the Mass.
- Pope Leo XIV will meet President Emmanuel Macron and deliver a speech at UNESCO headquarters.
- He will meet survivors of sexual abuse in Lourdes and participate in the rosary and torchlight procession.
- The visit to Metz will highlight Europe’s roots, peace, and unity with a speech at a center honoring Robert Schuman, a key figure in European integration.
- The bishop's conference emphasized the Church's effort to support abuse survivors.
- The visit includes prayers, youth vigils, and meetings with migrants and new Catholics.
- The Pope will travel through central Paris and Metz in a popemobile, greeting crowds along the way.
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