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Pope Leo XIV leads Prayer Vigil with Young People at Stade de France

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV led a prayer vigil with young people at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on September 25, 2026.

During a dialogue with the participants, a student asked how to combine missionary zeal with authentic fraternity toward those who do not share their faith, noting that society sometimes seems to have no regard for God. Pope Leo XIV thanked the participants for their courage and their presence.

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Earlier version, Friday 25 September

Pope Leo XIV leads prayer vigil with young people at Stade de France

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 25, 12:00 PM The Holy See Apostolic Journey to France: Prayer Vigil with Young People at the “Stade de France” in Saint-Denis (25 September 2026)
  2. Sep 25, 2:24 PM Vatican News Highlights - Paris – Prayer Vigil with Young People, 25 September 2026 – Pope Leo XIV

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  1. Oct 31, 1:01 PM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Francesco Cavina as Special Apostolic Visitator for Medjugorje
  2. Oct 31, 12:46 PM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV chooses theme for 101st World Mission Day
  3. Oct 31, 11:45 AM PT · 31 sources Pope Leo XIV votes by mail in US midterm elections
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  5. Oct 31, 11:15 AM PT Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  6. Oct 31, 10:37 AM PT · 15 sources Pope Leo XIV casts mail-in ballot in US midterm elections
  7. Oct 31, 10:35 AM PT · 15 sources Pope Leo XIV receives 7,000 pilgrims from Villanova University and University of Notre Dame
  8. Oct 31, 10:32 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru
  9. Oct 31, 10:17 AM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV receives delegations from earthquake-affected municipalities in Central Italy
  10. Oct 31, 10:16 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed push to rebuild after earthquakes
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  20. Oct 31, 8:00 AM PT · 14 sources Pope Leo XIV approves safeguards for Holy See employees
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  24. Oct 31, 7:31 AM PT · 2 sources Bishop Arturo Eduardo Fajardo expects Pope Leo XIV to revive faith in Uruguay
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