Event Brief
Pope Leo draws 800,000 to outdoor Mass in Paris
By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)
Filed: Sep 26, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 27, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Summary: Pope Leo XIV held a large open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde in Paris, drawing an estimated 800,000 faithful. He urged French Catholics to share their faith openly during the event.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV
WHAT: Held an open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde in Paris, drawing an estimated 800,000 faithful and urging French Catholics to share their faith openly.
WHEN: Sep 26, 2026 at 7:25 PM ET
WHERE: Paris, France
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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