Hundreds of thousands turn out for Pope Leo's popemobile parade along Champs-Elysees ahead of Mass

Economic Times - Sep 26, 2026

Pope Leo XIV conducted an outdoor Mass in Paris that drew an estimated 700,000 people to the Champs-Elysees. The event highlighted the continuing appeal of the Catholic Church in a predominantly secular France. Many attendees included people of various faiths and backgrounds seeking a message of peace and unity. Attendance has notably increased among young converts to Catholicism in recent years.

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