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Pope Leo draws staggering 800,000 faithful to heart of Paris for massive outdoor Mass

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What happened

Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 800,000 to Place de la Concorde for a historic open-air Mass, urging French Catholics to share their faith openly.

Key facts

  • Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 800,000 to Place de la Concorde for a historic open-air Mass, urging French Catholics to share their faith openly.
  • Reported by Fox News and published Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:25:29 UTC.

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  1. Pope Leo XIV celebrates open-air Mass in front of 800,000 people in central Paris

  2. Massive crowd of worshippers in France attend Mass during Pope Leo visit

  3. Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square

  4. Pope Leo draws staggering 800,000 faithful to heart of Paris for massive outdoor Mass

  5. Photos: Pope Leo draws hundreds of thousands for open-air Mass in Paris

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