The mass of Pope Leo XIV in Paris came about 700 thousand people

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Place de la Concorde in Paris. It was attended by about 700,000 people, according to the official Vatican news portal.

The mass was broadcast live by French media. The pontiff addressed the young believers, spoke of the “thirst for God” and warned against “inner emptiness.” “As we try to fill it, we may seek new pleasures, want to possess more and more things, or do everything we can to distract ourselves and drown out this inner anxiety,” he said.

Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on his first apostolic visit on September 25. On the first day, the pontiff met with President Emmanuel Macron, visited the Elysee Palace, UNESCO headquarters and Notre Dame Cathedral. In the remaining days he will visit the cities of Lourdes and Metz.