Up to 500,000 faithful expected for papal Mass in Paris

Paris - 10 August 2026: Up to 500,000 faithful are expected for the major open-air Mass of Pope Leo XIV in Paris. Since Monday, August 10, 2026, interested people have been able to register for the celebration at Place de la Concorde and along the Champs-Elysees. The service is scheduled for the afternoon of September 26.The Mass is part of the Pope's apostolic visit to France from September 25 to 28, 2026. The Holy See confirmed the trip following invitations from the French head of state, the country's church authorities ...