Leo XIV fills central Paris with around 600,000 people at giant outdoor Mass
Summary
Pope Leo XIV held a large outdoor Mass in central Paris that drew about 600,000 people. This event showed that the Catholic Church still has strong support in France, a country that is officially secular (separates religion from government).Key Facts
- The Mass took place on the Champs-Élysées, a famous street in Paris.
- About 600,000 people attended this open-air religious service.
- Pope Leo XIV visited France as part of a larger tour.
- The event demonstrated the ongoing influence of the Catholic Church in France.
- France is officially a secular country, meaning religion and government are separate.
- The Pope also met with survivors of sexual abuse and marginalized groups during his visit.
- Pope Leo XIV expressed a message of peace and living together with dignity.
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