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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Concorde

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Place de la Concorde in Paris on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Hundreds of thousands of faithful gathered for the celebration, which followed the pope traveling through the Champs-Élysées in the popemobile to greet the crowds.

During the Mass, the pope encouraged Catholics in France to testify to their faith to address a thirst for meaning. He also urged the faithful to continue the spiritual legacy of French saints and praised those working in favor of life.

The celebration concluded the pope's visit to Paris before he travels to Lourdes and Metz. President Macron stated that France was proud to welcome Leo XIV and the Mass in the heart of Paris.

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass in Paris

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass at Place de la Concorde

Earlier version, Saturday 26 September

Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass at Concorde

Earlier version, Saturday 26 September

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Concorde

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 26, 4:47 AM KTO Français Messe avec Léon XIV à la Concorde (Paris)
  2. Sep 26, 7:45 AM cath.ch Français Messe à la Concorde: Léon XIV appelle à répondre à la «soif de sens»
  3. Sep 26, 7:11 AM Vatican News Español La sed de Dios sacia a París: apoteósico abrazo a León XIV
  4. Sep 26, 8:13 AM Aleteia Français C’est grâce à eux que la messe à la Concorde a été un succès
  5. Sep 26, 9:24 AM Religión Digital Español Macron: "Francia está orgullosa de acoger a León XIV y de esta misa monumental en el corazón de París"
  6. Sep 26, 9:13 AM Famille Chrétienne Français [EN IMAGES] Nos plus belles photos de la messe du pape Léon XIV à la Concorde

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  10. Sep 27, 10:16 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV prays Angelus in Lourdes
  11. Sep 27, 10:16 AM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV recites Angelus in Lourdes
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  14. Sep 27, 9:46 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV prays at Lourdes for France
  15. Sep 27, 9:46 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV visits Accueil Notre Dame in Lourdes
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  20. Sep 27, 9:06 AM PT Pope Leo XIV meets with the sick and caregivers in Lourdes
  21. Sep 27, 8:56 AM PT PHOTOS: Carmelite Sisters of Lourdes Meet Pope Leo XIV in Private Gathering
  22. Sep 27, 8:51 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass at Lourdes
  23. Sep 27, 8:47 AM PT Pope Leo XIV meets the sick in Lourdes
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  25. Sep 27, 8:40 AM PT Pope Leo XIV visits health facility in Lourdes

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