Pope Leo XIV fills central Paris with 700,000-strong crowd and fervor at giant outdoor Mass — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-fills-central-paris-with-700-000-strong-crowd-and-fervor-at-giant-outdoor-massContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Pope Leo XIV Draws Huge Crowds for Paris Masshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-fills-central-paris-with-700-000-strong-crowd-and-fervor-at-giant-outdoor-masshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-fills-central-paris-with-700-000-strong-crowd-and-fervor-at-giant-outdoor-mass#u87196Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:21:30 +0000Pope Leo XIV drew massive crowds to central Paris for a giant outdoor Mass, bringing together hundreds of thousands of faithful and curious observers in deeply secular France. The event filled the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees with cheering worshipers during the first papal visit to the country in nearly two decades. Attendees gathered hoping for a message of peace while the pontiff presided over the open-air service. Observers noted the rockstar welcome given to the Pope as large portions of the city shut down for the historic religious gathering.Why it mattersThis visit marks a