Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass before 700,000 in Paris
The US pontiff calls on people to live together in 'dignity and peace' during a four-day visit to France.
Pope Leo XIV led an outdoor mass for an estimated 700,000 people in Paris on Saturday. The 71-year-old pontiff arrived in the city via popemobile on Champs-Elysees Avenue, where he was greeted by enthusiastic crowds clutching French and Vatican flags. The mass took place under a large white canopy at Place de la Concorde, with numerous screens installed for worshippers to follow the service.
The Pope's visit comes during his four-day trip to France, a secular nation with strong Catholic roots. The trip has sparked excitement and spiritual fervor among the faithful. France's far-right political leaders, including Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, were among the politicians present, with former President Nicolas Sarkozy also in attendance.
Pope Leo's visit may have been aimed at sending a message ahead of the upcoming April-May elections.
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