Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass for 35,000 in France and Concludes Visit
Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to France with a mass at Metz Cathedral for 35,000 people and a meeting with European leaders on peace and unity.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to France on September 28, 2026.
- He addressed European leaders at the Robert Schuman Conference Centre in Metz on "To the Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity."
- He celebrated mass at Metz Cathedral, attended by 35,000 people inside and outside.
- The Pope traveled between Lourdes and Metz on September 28, 2026.
- He met with religious leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron.
- He blessed a baby and signed the visitor's book at the Cathedral of Saint Stephen.
- The Pope returned to Rome after his visit.