Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square
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On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV led a large open-air Mass in central Paris, drawing an estimated 800,000 attendees. The service took place on the iconic Champs-Élysées avenue and at the Place de la Concorde.
According to the provided reports, the massive turnout highlights the Catholic Church's enduring appeal in France. This significance is underscored by the country's status as a once staunchly Catholic nation that is now officially secular, and against the broader backdrop of declining church attendance and secularizing trends across Europe.
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PBS NewsHour (US)Emphasizes the contrast between massive turnout and broader European secularization trends.
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