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Pope Leo XIV calls young people the “Church of today” at Paris Mass

The pope addressed Catholic youth at Place de la Concorde during his visit to France, after holding a youth vigil at Stade de France.

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Pope Leo XIV addressed Catholic youth at a Mass at Place de la Concorde in Paris on Saturday, 26 September, calling young people the “Church of today”, according to France 24.

The address came during the pope’s visit to France. He had held a youth vigil at Stade de France on Friday.

France 24 reported crowds along the Champs-Élysées ahead of the Mass. The supplied coverage does not provide a verified final attendance figure.

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