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Pope Leo XIV addresses 80,000 young people at Stade de France

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Pope Leo XIV addressed 80,000 young people during a prayer vigil at the Stade de France on Friday, September 25, 2026. The event followed a presentation featuring French saints associated with specific virtues.

During his speech, the pope told the youth they are the saints of France. He encouraged them to experience the freedom of children of God and to find courage for spiritual combat through the pursuit of good.

This gathering marked the conclusion of the first day of the pope's visit to Paris. Earlier in the day, he visited the Élysée Palace, UNESCO, and Notre-Dame.

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Earlier version, Friday 25 September

Pope Leo XIV to attend prayer vigil at Stade de France

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  2. Sep 25, 1:36 PM Famille Chrétienne Français « Tendre vers le bien implique de combattre » : le puissant message de Léon XIV aux jeunes de France
  3. Sep 25, 12:58 PM Aleteia Français Léon XIV aux jeunes : “Vous êtes les saints de France”

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  1. Sep 25, 2:01 PM PT Pope Leo XIV celebrates Vespers at Notre-Dame
  2. Sep 25, 2:01 PM PT Pope Leo XIV leads prayer vigil with youth at Stade de France
  3. Sep 25, 1:47 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV speaks at Elysée
  4. Sep 25, 1:47 PM PT Pope Leo XIV arrives in France
  5. Sep 25, 1:46 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to parade in Paris
  6. Sep 25, 1:46 PM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV to meet 80,000 young people at Stade de France
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  8. Sep 25, 1:39 PM PT · 9 sources Pope Leo XIV tells France's authorities: Pave way for peace!
  9. Sep 25, 1:33 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV visits France’s restored Notre-Dame Cathedral
  10. Sep 25, 1:30 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV meets with young people at Stade de France
  11. Sep 25, 1:28 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV challenges 80,000 young people to reject digital dictatorship
  12. Sep 25, 1:26 PM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV addresses UNESCO
  13. Sep 25, 1:13 PM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV leads vespers in Notre-Dame
  14. Sep 25, 1:07 PM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Maison Bakhita
  15. Sep 25, 1:02 PM PT · 7 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit France
  16. Sep 25, 12:46 PM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for his 5th apostolic journey
  17. Sep 25, 12:46 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit France
  18. Sep 25, 12:46 PM PT · 42 sources Pope Leo XIV holds General Audience
  19. Sep 25, 12:46 PM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV presides over Vespers at Notre-Dame
  20. Sep 25, 12:41 PM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV leads vigil at Stade de France
  21. Sep 25, 12:37 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV tells UNESCO: "AI cannot answer questions about the meaning of life"
  22. Sep 25, 12:22 PM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV arrives in Paris, urging French leaders to protect the right to life
  23. Sep 25, 12:21 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV presides vespers at Notre-Dame de Paris
  24. Sep 25, 12:21 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV speaks at UNESCO
  25. Sep 25, 12:21 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV speaks at Elyzejskom paláci

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