Pope Leo’s Massive Trip to France Draws Huge Crowds

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Paris to see Pope Leo, who also spoke out against assisted dying and held a special candlelight prayer.

Pope Leo is currently on a major visit to France, and the reception has been huge. In Paris, a massive crowd of 800,000 people gathered in the heart of the city to attend an outdoor Mass. It was a staggering number of people, showing just how much attention his visit is getting in a country that is often seen as secular, or less focused on religion. During his time there, the Pope has been very busy. He held a large, moving candlelight prayer service in Lourdes, where thousands of people walked with candles to show their faith. He also used his platform to speak clearly about his beliefs o…