Pope Leo XIV visit to Paris sees massive registration surge

Registrations for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to France have seen an unprecedented surge in interest. Within 24 hours of opening, nearly 300,000 people registered for major events in Paris.

The youth vigil, scheduled for September 25 at the Stade de France, reached its 80,000-person capacity in just one hour. While the stadium is now full, organizers have opened a waiting list and will provide free access to auxiliary spaces outside the stadium for those unable to secure tickets.

The following day, September 26, a large-scale Mass will be held at the Place de la Concorde, with the crowd expected to extend along the Champs-Élysées. Church leaders anticipate approximately 500,000 participants for this event. The rapid registration numbers are noted as a significant sign of religious mobilization in France, a country characterized by high levels of secularism.