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Leo XIV visits France: Pope blesses babies on way to giant Paris Mass

Leo XIV visits France: Pope blesses babies on way to giant Paris Mass

Summary

Pope Leo XIV visited Paris, France, where he rode through the Champs-Élysées in a special vehicle called the popemobile. During his visit, he blessed babies and celebrated a large open-air Mass attended by hundreds of thousands of people.

Key Facts

  • Pope Leo XIV is making his first state visit to France in 18 years.
  • He traveled along the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris in the popemobile.
  • Thousands of people gathered to see the Pope and attend the Mass.
  • The open-air Mass in Paris expected around 600,000 worshippers.
  • The Pope blessed babies during his parade.
  • Pope Leo XIV plans to meet with survivors of sexual abuse in France.
  • He also plans to visit migrants and marginalized groups during this visit.
  • The Pope spoke about living together with dignity and peace.
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