Catholic IntelligenceToday in the Church's year →
Search
If the Lord does not watch over the city, in vain does the watchman keep vigil.Ps 127:1

Liturgy Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Place de la Concorde

First source report

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV celebrated a votive Mass in honor of the Virgin Mary at the Place de la Concorde in Paris on September 26, 2026. During his journey from the Apostolic Nunciature to the square, the Pope traveled in a convertible car and greeted 800,000 faithful.

In his homily, the Pope spoke about the human thirst for meaning, truth, and fulfillment. He described Jesus Christ as the source of living water that satisfies this deep desire for communion with God and encouraged the community to let their faith radiate the peace and love of Christ.

Following the liturgy, Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris offered words of thanks to the Pope. After the celebration, the Pope departed for Lourdes.

AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.

3 sources5 reports2 languages

Read it in Español · Français

Read the source

Sources behind this story

More on Pope Leo XIV

  1. Oct 31, 3:31 PM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Francesco Cavina as Special Apostolic Visitator for Medjugorje
  2. Oct 31, 2:58 PM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV mourns Archbishop Richard Alarcón of Cusco
  3. Oct 31, 2:45 PM PT · 7 sources Missouri woman says Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis helped her faith
  4. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 14 sources Pope Leo XIV approves safeguards for Holy See employees
  5. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV receives delegations from earthquake-affected municipalities in Central Italy
  6. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 31 sources Pope Leo XIV votes by mail in US midterm election
  7. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 16 sources Pope Leo XIV receives 7,000 pilgrims from Villanova University and University of Notre Dame
  8. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV: AI decisions on human life must never be delegated
  9. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication
  10. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints 2 Synod undersecretaries
  11. Oct 31, 1:55 PM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV to meet Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams
  12. Oct 31, 1:45 PM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV chooses theme for 101st World Mission Day
  13. Oct 31, 1:10 PM PT Pope Leo XIV to visit France
  14. Oct 31, 12:07 PM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV names Martial Bernard bishop of Soissons
  15. Oct 31, 11:24 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV backs Oleshky evacuation
  16. Oct 31, 11:15 AM PT Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  17. Oct 31, 10:37 AM PT · 15 sources Pope Leo XIV casts mail-in ballot in US midterm elections
  18. Oct 31, 10:32 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru
  19. Oct 31, 10:16 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed push to rebuild after earthquakes
  20. Oct 31, 9:57 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Cavina as new apostolic visitor of Medjugorje
  21. Oct 31, 9:51 AM PT · 54 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  22. Oct 31, 9:45 AM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants in Pontifical Academy for Life meeting
  23. Oct 31, 9:41 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV sets prayer intention for November 2026
  24. Oct 31, 9:07 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV meets Italian municipalities' representatives
  25. Oct 31, 8:38 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV selects theme for 101st World Mission Day

More coverage of Pope Leo XIV

More Catholic news

Earlier version, Sunday 27 September

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Place de la Concorde

Earlier version, Sunday 27 September

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass in Place de la Concorde

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 26, 6:00 AM The Holy See Español Viaje Apostólico a Francia: Santa Misa en la "Place de la Concorde"/Plaza de la Concordia (París, 26 de septiembre de 2026)
  2. Sep 26, 7:32 AM Holy See Press Office Español Viaje apostólico de Su Santidad el Papa León XIV a Francia y visita a la sede de la UNESCO (25 – 28 de septiembre de 2026) – Santa Misa en…
  3. Sep 27, 1:14 AM Aleteia Français “Peindre, c’est prier trois fois”, Nicolas a peint sur le vif la messe place de la Concorde
  4. Sep 27, 12:32 PM Archdiocese of Avignon Français Homélie du pape Léon XIV – Messe à la place de la Concorde
  5. Sep 26, 8:55 AM CathoBel Français « Vous avez soif de Dieu » : Léon XIV a pris la parole devant 800.000 personnes sur la place de la Concorde

More on Pope Leo XIV

  1. Oct 31, 3:31 PM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Francesco Cavina as Special Apostolic Visitator for Medjugorje
  2. Oct 31, 2:58 PM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV mourns Archbishop Richard Alarcón of Cusco
  3. Oct 31, 2:45 PM PT · 7 sources Missouri woman says Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis helped her faith
  4. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 14 sources Pope Leo XIV approves safeguards for Holy See employees
  5. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV receives delegations from earthquake-affected municipalities in Central Italy
  6. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 31 sources Pope Leo XIV votes by mail in US midterm election
  7. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 16 sources Pope Leo XIV receives 7,000 pilgrims from Villanova University and University of Notre Dame
  8. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV: AI decisions on human life must never be delegated
  9. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication
  10. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints 2 Synod undersecretaries
  11. Oct 31, 1:55 PM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV to meet Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams
  12. Oct 31, 1:45 PM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV chooses theme for 101st World Mission Day
  13. Oct 31, 1:10 PM PT Pope Leo XIV to visit France
  14. Oct 31, 12:07 PM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV names Martial Bernard bishop of Soissons
  15. Oct 31, 11:24 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV backs Oleshky evacuation
  16. Oct 31, 11:15 AM PT Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  17. Oct 31, 10:37 AM PT · 15 sources Pope Leo XIV casts mail-in ballot in US midterm elections
  18. Oct 31, 10:32 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru
  19. Oct 31, 10:16 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed push to rebuild after earthquakes
  20. Oct 31, 9:57 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Cavina as new apostolic visitor of Medjugorje
  21. Oct 31, 9:51 AM PT · 54 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  22. Oct 31, 9:45 AM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants in Pontifical Academy for Life meeting
  23. Oct 31, 9:41 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV sets prayer intention for November 2026
  24. Oct 31, 9:07 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV meets Italian municipalities' representatives
  25. Oct 31, 8:38 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV selects theme for 101st World Mission Day

More coverage of Pope Leo XIV

Discussion

Loading discussion…

Catholic News · Comments are signed by readers with a verified address.