Pope Leo leads outdoor Mass in Paris with over 600,000 registered to attend

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Pope Leo is leading an outdoor Mass on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, France, with over 600,000 people registered to attend. The event is the largest of his four-day visit to France, where he aims to address the Church's standing after abuse scandals. During his visit, he warned about crises in multilateral groups and the risks of artificial intelligence. He also met with newly baptized Catholics and urged the French church not to be overly optimistic about recent increases in adult baptisms. Later, he will travel to Lourdes to meet abuse victims.