https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-receives-rockstar-welcome-in-secular-franceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-receives-rockstar-welcome-in-secular-francehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-receives-rockstar-welcome-in-secular-france#u89467Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:42:20 +0000Pope Leo XIV has drawn massive crowds in France, with an estimated 800,000 people attending a Mass in Paris and thousands lining the streets to catch a glimpse of him. He has been urging French Catholics to persevere in their faith and has criticized the legalization of assisted dying as 'false compassion'. The Pope's visit has been seen as an attempt to restore public trust in the Church.Why it mattersThe Pope's visit to France comes at a time when the country has a highly secularized culture. The Church has faced numerous scandals and declining attendance in recent years.