Pope’s visit to France likely to attract 1M people, with Mass and vigil in Paris and Lourdes trip

Pope Leo XIV’ s forthcoming trip to France, which marks the first official papal state visit to the country in 18 years, is expected to attract more than 1 million people, according to the Bishops’ Conference of France (CEF).

“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction…”