Pope Leo XIV receives rock‑star welcome from 80,000 at Stade de France
France 241 min read109 words
Pope Leo XIV received a rock‑star style welcome as he arrived at the Stade de France near Paris on Friday evening. The event featured a blend of gospel and contemporary Christian music, and the crowd chanted “For the pope, for God, make some noise!” as the pontiff entered the stadium in his popemobile.
Around 80,000 young Catholics filled the venue to proclaim their faith, creating a lively atmosphere that combined religious devotion with concert‑like enthusiasm. The massive gathering marked a notable moment of youthful participation in a public expression of Catholic belief.
Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by 80,000 young Catholics at the Stade de France on Friday evening.
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