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Vast Paris crowd cheers Pope Leo in largest event of France tour

Pope Leo has been set for largest event of France tour as Paris crowds swell.

By GlobeBurst Published 26 September 2026, 15:57 UTC Updated 8 hrs ago

Pope Leo XIV — Pope Leo XIV. Photo: Edgar Beltrán , The Pillar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Background

Hundreds of thousands turned out for Pope Leo's popemobile parade along Champs-Élysées on Saturday ahead of Mass.
Pope Leo warned on Friday that a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity on his France visit.

Key facts

Section: World
Region: Europe
Key names: Leo
Countries: France
First reported: 26 September 2026, 09:37 UTC

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Sources: Reuters, The Straits Times, CNA Singapore

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