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Pope Leo XIV Visits France
Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for first papal visit in 18 years.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for first papal visit in 18 years. Pope Leo XIV begins four-day France visit with 600,000 expected attendees at Paris Mass. Originally reported by Brut.
Papal Arrival
Pope Leo XIV begins four-day visit to France with over half a million people expected to attend a major outdoor Mass in central Paris.
Mass Attendance
Organizers expect about 600,000 worshippers to fill the avenue from Place de la Concorde to Arc de Triomphe.
Security Measures
Police have sealed off a large area around Champs-Élysées for Saturday afternoon’s service at Place de la Concorde.
Leadership Meeting
President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Pope Leo XIV at Orly Airport and will hold talks on geopolitical issues and artificial intelligence at Élysée Palace.
Regional Remarks
The two leaders are expected to deliver remarks in Metz during a visit drawing renewed attention to growing spiritual hunger in France and Europe.
What it means
Pope Leo XIV begins four-day France visit with 600,000 expected attendees at Paris Mass.
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