The principal events of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to France have been announced.
Today, Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, President of the French Bishops’ Conference, confirmed the Masses and Services that will take place during the Holy Father’s visit from 25–28 September:
• 25 September – Solemn Vespers at Notre-Dame de Paris with priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, religious sisters and brothers, and seminarians from across France.
• 25 September (evening) – A large prayer vigil with young people from across France.
• 26 September – A solemn open-air Mass in Paris.
• 27 September – Mass in Lourdes on the meadow opposite the Grotto of Massabielle.
• 28 September – Mass at Saint-Étienne Cathedral in Metz.
Cardinal Aveline has invited Catholics across France to begin preparing spiritually for the Holy Father’s visit, asking the faithful to pray that this apostolic journey may bear abundant fruit for the Church and society.
Please keep Pope Leo XIV and the Church in France in your prayers as preparations continue for this historic visit.
