Hundreds of thousands turn out for Pope Leo along Champs-Élysées
Hundreds of thousands gathered along Paris’ iconic champs-Élysées for a large outdoor Mass led by Pope Leo XIV, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the Catholic church in France, a country historically considered staunchly Catholic but officially secular. The American pope was greeted with cheers and flags from a popemobile during a 2-kilometer parade to the Mass at Place de la Concorde,a symbol of the French republic. The article also includes sections promoting subscriptions to the Washington Examiner and offers facts for print subscribers, emphasizing trusted reporting and unlimited access to news, analysis, and commentary.
PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people packed Paris’ iconic Champs-Élysées avenue for Pope Leo XIV’s big outdoor Mass on Saturday, a sign of the Catholic Church’s enduring appeal in the once staunchly Catholic but officially secular country.
The American pope greeted the flag-waving, cheering throngs from his popemobile during a 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) parade along the grand boulevard leading to the Place de la Concorde for Mass, essentially the heart of Paris and a symbol of the French republic.
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