Story preview
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Paris for 800,000 people — PBS NewsHour
About this story
- Published
- Sep 26, 2026, 5:33 PM UTC
Topics in this story
Continue reading on the publisher site for the full article.
At a glance
Coverage
Tone
Background
Context from Wikipedia on the organisations, people and places in this story.
PBS News Hour
Public television newscast in the United States
PBS News Hour is an American daily evening television news program broadcast on more than 350 PBS member stations since October 20, 1975. The nightly broadcast is known for its in-depth coverage of important issues and current events. The hourlong weekday editions have been anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett since January 2, 2023. The half-hour PBS News Weekend editions were anchored by John Yang from December 31, 2022, to January 11, 2026.
More on Wikipedia ↗
Paris
Capital of France
Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2.04 million in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), as of January 2026, and a metropolitan population of 13.3 million (2023). Located on the Seine in the centre of the Île-de-France region, it is the largest metropolitan area and fourth-most populous city in the European Union (EU). Paris is nicknamed the "City of Light" mainly due to its leading role in the Age of Enlightenment.
More on Wikipedia ↗