Pope Leo Draws Massive Crowds at Paris Open-Air Mass
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Even a squirrel would be impressed by the sheer number of humans gathered for a single religious service in the heart of Paris.
💡 Why it matters
This massive turnout signals a resurgence of public Catholic devotion in Europe and strengthens the Vatican's diplomatic ties with France.
Pope Leo celebrated an open-air mass at Place de la Concorde in Paris, drawing an estimated 700,000 attendees, exceeding registration by 100,000. The event marked the first official papal visit to France in 18 years.
📡 Where we spotted it (2)
BBC News
Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris ahead of open-air Mass
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The Guardian
Pope Leo celebrates open-air mass before 700,000 people in Paris
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