Pope Leon Conducts Outdoor Mass in Paris with 700,000 Attendees
September 26, 2026
Pope Leon conducted a large outdoor Mass on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, gathering around 700,000 believers. During the service, he urged Catholics to seek happiness through faith rather than material possessions. The crowd warmly welcomed the Pope with cheers as he blessed people with disabilities and children. He emphasized the need for faith and peaceful values, attempting to restore the Church's reputation after scandals. Many notable Italian and French politicians attended the event.