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Pope Leo XIV's outdoor Mass in Paris: the eye-popping numbers

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 26). Pope Leo XIV's outdoor Mass in Paris: the eye-popping numbers. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/pope-leo-xiv-s-outdoor-mass-in-paris-the-eye-popping-numbers/article_0ece4dbf-f7d3-5337-8d3d-0f2904828b9e.html

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Pope Leo XIV held an outdoor Mass on Saturday in Paris that required significant logistical support. The event involved over 2,400 priests and deacons along with approximately 100 bishops, and the security zone extended nearly two miles from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Approximately 14,500 personnel were deployed for security purposes, including police officers, gendarmes, military members, and firefighters. The total cost of the papal visit is estimated at €27 million (about $31 million).

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Pope Leo XIV concluded his four-day visit to France on September 28, 2026, with massive crowds and significant discussions on migration and European unity. The Pope’s trip, the first papal state visit in 18 years, began with an address on artificial intelligence at UNESCO headquarters in Paris and a Mass attended by more than half a million people. In Metz, he emphasized the importance of peace through dialogue and criticized increased arms expenditure, advocating for welcoming migrants and fostering European unity. The visit also highlighted Catholicism’s resurgence, as young people engaged enthusiastically despite France's secular history. Pope Leo met with several European leaders in Metz to discuss these themes further, ending a trip that showcased both religious devotion and political discourse.

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Here, from organizers and the Paris police department, are some of the eye-popping numbers: 2,400: priests and deacons expected, plus about 100 bishops. About 3 kilometers (nearly two miles): the length of the security zone closed to road traffic for the event, stretching from Place de la Concorde, up the Champs-Elysées and past the Arc de Triomphe at the top of the famous avenue. 4 meters (13 feet): the top-to-bottom length of a golden cross hung above the stage on Concorde Plaza. 14,500: asserted

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