Pope Leo XIV led an open‑air Mass at Place de la Concorde in central Paris, drawing an estimated crowd of around 800,000 people, according to Al Jazeera.
Place de la Concorde, one of Paris’s most historic squares, became the focal point of the gathering, with the massive audience filling the surrounding streets and avenues.
The sheer size of the assembly made the event one of the largest religious gatherings in recent French history, underscoring the Pope’s ability to attract massive public interest.
The Mass formed part of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France, a country that has historically hosted few papal trips, and highlighted the Catholic Church’s outreach to urban populations.
French authorities coordinated extensive security and logistical arrangements to manage the crowd, while attendees cheered throughout the ceremony, creating a festive atmosphere in the heart of the capital.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>