Pope Leo XIV fills central Paris with 700,000-strong crowd at giant outdoor Mass
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated a massive outdoor Mass on the Champs-Élysées in central Paris, drawing an estimated crowd of 700,000 attendees. During the gathering, the American pontiff encouraged the faithful to share their religious beliefs.
The event marked a central part of the pope's ongoing visit to France. Following the Paris Mass, his itinerary includes a planned trip to the town of Lourdes.
The large-scale gathering was described by media reports as a gargantuan logistical undertaking, highlighting the sheer scale of the event and the significant turnout in the French capital.
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Arab News (SA)Focuses on the massive attendance numbers, the pope's message, and his travel itinerary.
Toronto Star (Toronto, Canada) (CA)Emphasizes the massive scale and logistical magnitude of the outdoor Mass.
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