Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France concluded after four days in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. He was greeted by large crowds, particularly in the capital, where more than 800,000 people gathered on Saturday for the celebration at the Place de la Concorde, according to figures reported by Ouest-France.
Three stages in four days
The visit took place from September 25 to 28, 2026. After two days in Paris, Leo XIV spent just over twenty-four hours in Lourdes, before a day in Metz. The official Vatican program confirms these stops and the dates of the trip.
The turnout was impressive in each of the cities visited. In Paris, more than 300,000 people reportedly followed the Pope’s procession in the popemobile on Friday afternoon towards Notre-Dame Cathedral. The following day, the crowd is estimated to have exceeded 800,000 between the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe for the Eucharistic celebration.
The report also mentions at least 150,000 people attending Sunday Mass in Lourdes, while acknowledging that the actual number could have been significantly higher. Therefore, the figure remains an estimate, not a definitive count.
Crowds from France and abroad
Over the four days, hundreds of thousands of people lined the route of the Pope. They came from France and abroad; some were believers, others less so. Many were there to see Leo XIV pass by and applaud him.
Beyond the large crowds, the visit was also marked by messages addressed to believers, Emmanuel Macron, and other heads of state. However, the available information does not detail their content. Therefore, it is impossible to determine their scope or the reactions they may have provoked.
Source: Ouest France.fr – Live, continuous news updates and images (www.ouest-france.fr)
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