Huge crowds cheer Pope Leo along Champs-Elysees ahead of Paris mass
Summary
Pope Leo XIV visited Paris and was warmly welcomed by large crowds along the Champs-Elysees. He planned to celebrate a large outdoor mass for about 600,000 people and meet with groups such as sexual abuse survivors, migrants, and marginalized individuals during his visit.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV arrived in Paris for his first state visit to France in 18 years.
- Around 600,000 people were expected to attend the open-air mass in Paris.
- The Pope was greeted by huge crowds cheering him along the Champs-Elysees.
- He planned to meet with French survivors of sexual abuse.
- The visit included meetings with migrants and marginalized people.
- Pope Leo XIV spoke about living together in dignity and peace.
- He mentioned that true secularism does not exclude religion.
- The Pope was welcomed with enthusiasm, similar to a rock star reception at Stade de France near Paris.
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