Leo XIV in Paris: A Look at the Vespers Evening Prayer at Notre-Dame
- Pope Leo XIV visited France from Sept. 25–28, stopping in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz to meet various groups.
- On Sept. 25, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Vespers at restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, becoming the first pope to visit since the 2019 fire.
- During his homily, Pope Leo XIV said the rebuilt cathedral should welcome people, including those on society’s peripheries.
- Pope Leo XIV urged clergy and religious leaders to honor the liturgy and remain united with the Church.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Vesper ceremony in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, becoming the first pope to do so there since the great fire in 2019.
Pope Lon XIV clbred the office of vpres the cathdrale Notre-Dame of Paris. Before entering the cathdrale, the sovereign pontiff went around the square in papamobile and made a part of the walk to greet the faithful, reports...
Leo XIV in Paris: A look at the vespers evening prayer at Notre-Dame
On Friday, Pope Leo XIV praised the "splendor" of Notre-Dame de Paris, which has been restored following the devastating fire of 2019, saying "the heart of a people" beats within this place. He is the first pope to visit the cathedral since its reopening in 2024.
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At the Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame de Paris Pope Leo XIV celebrates Vespers with bishops, priests, deacons, seminarians, and consecrated men and women. In his homily, the Pope calls them to missionary conversion, to cultivate an authentic love for the liturgy, and to remain close to the Lord in prayer. Read all
Leo XIV became the first pope to visit the Parisian cathedral since its reopening in December 2024, following the devastating fire in April 2019. Authorities expected about 250,000 people along the 1.5-mile route between Montparnasse and Place Saint-Michel near Notre-Dame.
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