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Leo XIV visits France: Pope blesses babies on way to giant Paris Mass
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Huge crowds, unexpected displays of spiritual curiosity and a newfound willingness among Catholics to publicly profess their faith made the Holy Father’s visit a showcase for France’s burgeoning Catholic revival.
Frailty or illness does not diminish human dignity, Pope Leo XIV said during his vist to Lourdes. That message carried particular weight during his visit ...
The Vatican estimated that 700,000 people came out for Mass on Saturday, speaking to a lasting Catholic influence in France despite sharp declines in churchgoing.