Pope Leo celebrates open-air mass before 700,000 people in Paris
Summary
Pope Leo held a large open-air mass in Paris, with about 700,000 people attending. This event was part of his four-day visit to France, the first official papal visit there in 18 years.Key Facts
- The mass took place at Place de la Concorde, a historic site in central Paris.
- Around 700,000 people attended, which was more than the 600,000 who registered.
- The pope encouraged people to share their faith and said only God can bring true happiness.
- The security zone covered 1.4 miles, closing roads from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe.
- About 14,500 police officers, military, and firefighters were involved in security.
- The pope traveled down the Champs-Élysées in a popemobile, greeting many people along the way.
- The event included 2,400 priests and deacons and about 100 bishops.
- Some people attending said they wanted to show the strength and joy of the Catholic faith.
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