France 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports from Paris as the French capital prepares for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV, where he is set to hold a huge open-air Mass.
For logistical reasons, the 500,000 hosties planned for the Mass of Pope Leo XIV, Place de la Concorde in Paris, will be consecrated by 3,000 priests Saturday 26 September 2026 in the morning, before the giant celebration of the afternoon. Communion points will spread throughout the entire perimeter.