Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris ahead of open-air Mass
Summary
Pope Leo XIV was warmly welcomed by large crowds in Paris before holding a big outdoor Mass at Place de la Concorde. During his visit, he met migrants, spoke about the role of women, and warned about the risks of losing human qualities due to artificial intelligence.Key Facts
- Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in central Paris to see Pope Leo XIV.
- A special altar was set up at Place de la Concorde for an open-air Mass expected to draw over 500,000 attendees.
- French President Emmanuel Macron met the Pope but will not attend his Masses to respect France’s separation of church and state.
- Macron’s wife and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will attend the Mass, along with several presidential election candidates.
- The Pope visited a refugee center and praised the work done to support migrants.
- He emphasized the importance of women in society and peace among people.
- Pope Leo XIV warned about losing human qualities in the rise of artificial intelligence.
- The Pope’s visit includes stops in Lourdes and Metz, where he will honor a founder of the European Union.
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