Watch: Thousands turn out to see Pope during Lourdes and Paris visit
Summary
Pope Leo XIV held a large Mass in Paris, drawing about 700,000 people to the Place de la Concorde. He also visited Lourdes, where he prayed at the grotto and plans to celebrate another Mass.Key Facts
- The Pope celebrated Mass in central Paris on a special altar.
- Around 700,000 people attended the Mass in the city.
- The Pope’s visit to France lasts four days.
- After Paris, the Pope traveled to Lourdes and prayed in a grotto.
- He will hold another Mass in Lourdes on Sunday.
- French President Emmanuel Macron met the Pope on Friday but did not join Saturday’s events.
- Macron avoided attending to respect France’s rules separating Church and state.
- The Pope’s visit is significant to the history of Catholicism in France.
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