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Pope Leo: Faith Over Riches on Champs-Élysées
27 Sep
Summary
- An estimated 800,000 people attended Pope Leo's Mass.
- The Pope stressed that only faith brings true happiness.
- The event occurred on Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris.
An estimated 800,000 people filled Paris's Avenue des Champs-Élysées on Saturday for a major outdoor Mass celebrated by Pope Leo. The pontiff, on a four-day visit to France, urged the faithful to find true happiness through their faith, emphasizing that material possessions cannot fill inner emptiness. The large gathering saw attendees chanting their support and pressing against security barriers for a glimpse of the Pope.
Notable attendees at the significant event included Brigitte Macron, wife of the French President, and Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu. The Pope's visit aims to help repair the Church's reputation following recent abuse scandals that have caused public shock. He concluded by thanking God for the opportunity to visit France and connect with Catholics.
