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Pope Leo XIV leads vigil at Stade de France

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Pope Leo XIV led a prayer vigil for 80,000 people at the Stade de France on September 25, 2026. The Pope arrived at the stadium in an open-top car and was welcomed by the Bishop of Saint-Denis before the service began on a specially prepared stage.

A choir of 2,500 young people between the ages of 18 and 35, organized by Ecclesia Cantic, performed alongside an orchestra and worship artists. According to Rome Reports, the event included singing and acclamations from the crowd before transitioning into a period of silence.

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