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Saints Come to Life Before the Pope: Joan of Arc Arrives on Horseback at the Vigil Alongside Louis IX of France – VIDEO

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Performers portraying Joan of Arc and King Louis IX of France appeared during a vigil for Pope Leo XIV. Joan of Arc arrived on horseback to represent her role in French history and the Catholic tradition.

King Louis IX appeared carrying the Crown of Thorns, a reference to the relic the king brought to Paris in the 13th century that is now kept at Notre-Dame. These figures participated in a symbolic presentation of French Christian heritage before thousands of young people gathered for the vigil.

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