Pope Leo XIV is set to preside over a large open-air Mass on Saturday at the Place de la Concorde in central Paris, marking the culmination of his three-day state visit to France. Organizers anticipate that approximately 600,000 faithful will attend the event, with crowds expected to line the renowned Champs-Élysées avenue.
The gathering follows the Pope’s first day in the French capital, which included a popemobile ride through Paris and a youth vigil held at a local stadium. During the opening of his tour, Pope Leo XIV addressed concerns regarding the threat of artificial intelligence to humanity, engaging with both religious and secular themes.
His arrival at Notre Dame cathedral was greeted by enthusiastic crowds, with many devotees rushing forward to kiss his hand. The visit has also drawn attention from young Catholics eager to revive spiritual enthusiasm in the region. Despite some tension caused by a schism with an ultra-conservative rebel sect, the Pope’s itinerary focuses on connection with believers and addressing contemporary moral questions.
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