Earlier version, Saturday 26 September
Pope Leo XIV presides vespers at Notre-Dame
Vatican Journey to France
First source report
Pope Leo XIV presided over evening prayer at Notre-Dame de Paris on Friday, September 25. This visit marked the first time a pope has returned to the cathedral since the fire.
The Pope joined approximately 8,000 bishops, priests, deacons, religious figures, and seminarians for the service. The prayer followed a procession through the streets of Paris along Boulevard du Montparnasse and Boulevard Saint-Michel.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Aleteia · Mathilde de Robien
Famille Chrétienne · "La Rédaction de Famille Chrétienne (vidéo KTO)"
Earlier version, Saturday 26 September
Pope Leo XIV presides vespers at Notre-Dame
Earlier version, Friday 25 September
Pope Leo XIV visits Notre-Dame
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