Archdiocese of Paris

History

Among the twenty-three archdioceses of France stands the Archdiocese of Paris (Latin: Archidioecesis Parisiensis; French: Archidiocèse de Paris), a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Catholic Church. Tradition holds that St. Denis founded the original diocese in the 3rd century, its bounds matching the Civitas Parisiorum. For centuries its bishops were suffragan to the archbishops of Sens, until the see was raised to an archdiocese on October 20, 1622.

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• Pope Leo XIV to French bishops: "Do not tire of proclaiming the Gospel"

  Sep 28, 2026 · Bishops · 3 sources

• Pope Leo XIV meets French bishops in Lourdes

  Sep 27, 2026 · Bishops · 8 sources

• Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Place de la Concorde

  Pope Leo XIV celebrated a votive Mass in honor of the Virgin Mary at the Place de la Concorde in Paris on September 26, 2026. During his journey from the Apostolic Nunciature to the square, the Pope traveled in a convertible car and greeted 800,000 faithful. In his homily, the Pope spoke about the human thirst for meaning, truth, and fulfillment. He described Jesus Christ as the source of living water that satisfies this deep desire for communion with God and encouraged the community to let their faith radiate the peace and love of Christ. Following the liturgy, Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris offered words of thanks to the Pope. After the celebration, the Pope departed for Lourdes.

  Sep 27, 2026 · Liturgy · 5 sources

• Pope Leo XIV visits Maison Bakhita in Paris

  Pope Leo XIV visited the Maison Bakhita support and social integration center in Paris on September 26, 2026. During the visit, which marked the second day of his trip to France, the pope thanked the Archdiocese of Paris, the Scalabrinian sisters, and the volunteers and staff who provide hospitality, training, and friendship to those at the center. The pope noted that the center serves as a witness to the city that people can live together in peace and dignity. He said the center's name, which refers to Saint Bakhita, highlights the essential role women play in building a civilization of love to counter cultures that cause loneliness and break down communities. He encouraged people to recognize the dignity of those who are often invisible or reduced to slavery by modern economy and culture.

  Sep 27, 2026 · Vatican · 2 sources

• Pope Leo XIV visits Maison Bakhita in Paris

  Pope Leo XIV visited Maison Bakhita in Paris on September 26 to meet with migrants, refugees, and people in exile. The welcome center is operated by the Archdiocese of Paris. During the visit, three individuals supported by various local associations shared their experiences. Meysam, a 35-year-old Afghan tailor who moved to France in 2015, spoke about his work volunteering to train women, noting that such opportunities are unavailable to them in his home country. The Pope's visit to the center preceded a Mass held at Place de la Concorde, which Agenzia Fides reported was attended by 800,000 people along the Champs-Élysées. Other organizations represented at the center included Aux captifs, la libération, which assists people living on the streets and those involved in prostitution, and À Bras Ouverts, which supports children and young adults with intellectual or psychological disabilities.

  Sep 27, 2026 · Vatican

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