Pope Leo XIV holds open‑air mass in Paris as visit proceeds
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Paris and was received by President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, then delivered a speech on artificial‑intelligence ethics at UNESCO and celebrated vespers in the restored Notre‑Dame cathedral. He also took part in a pop‑worship concert and dialogue with youth at the Stade de France. The following day he presided over an open‑air mass at Place de la Concorde, where several French political figures were present and President Macron was not among the attendees.
In his remarks to the youth he spoke of a “path of holiness.” The papal itinerary continues with a pilgrimage to Lourdes and a stop in Metz before departing from Metz‑Nancy‑Lorraine Airport.
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Why it matters
The visit puts the Pope in direct contact with French citizens and political leaders while addressing contentious issues such as secularism, bioethics and emerging technologies.
How this story developed
- Sep 15 Pope Leon XIV's French tour set for mostly sunny weather across three cities
- Sep 25 Pope Leo XIV arrived in Paris and began his four‑day visit with a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.
- Sep 26 Pope Leo XIV held an open‑air mass at Place de la Concorde attended by several French political figures, while President Emmanuel Macron was not present.
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