Pope to hold giant mass on Place de la Concorde and Champs-Elysées
- Posted on September 26, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
The historic papal visit to France features a groundbreaking moment as the pontiff celebrates a monumental mass in two iconic Parisian landmarks simultaneously connected by the city's most famous avenue. Following his engagement in the capital, the religious leader will undertake a pilgrimage to the renowned sanctuary of Lourdes, a site of profound spiritual significance rooted in 19th-century miraculous events and attracting millions of devoted visitors annually seeking faith-based experiences.
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Pope to hold giant mass on Place de la Concorde and Champs-Elysées
The first US pope is on a four-day official visit to France. After two days in Paris, he will head south to Lourdes where, according to Catholic tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared in a grotto to a peasant girl in 1858.
