After several engagements in the capital, Léon XIV will head to Saint-Denis for one of the highlight moments of his visit: a large youth gathering at the Stade de France. Some 80,000 participants aged 17 to 35 are expected to fill the stands.
Pope Leo XIV at the Stade de France: everything you need to know about the great youth vigil
The big youth vigil with Pope Léon XIV will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Stade de France. More than 80,000 young people aged 17 to 35 are expected for this major event that blends celebration, teaching, and prayer. Schedule, times, access, allowed items... here’s everything you need to know before the evening. [Read more]
Ahead of the audience with the pope, music will fill the arena starting at 6:30 p.m. The Frangines, Monroe, Anisha Jo, Grégory Turpin, Natasha St-Pier, Tagra and Les Guetteurs are set to perform, before the prayer segments that will pace the evening until 11 p.m.
You didn’t manage to snag a spot at the Stade de France? Head to Saint-Sulpice. The church in the 6th arrondissement will host a live broadcast on a big screen starting at 7 p.m. Access will be free and open to everyone. And there’s no age limit here: people over 35 can enjoy it too. A chance to follow the event from Paris without having to go to Saint-Denis.
Pope Leo XIV's visit will continue the next day, Saturday, September 26, with a outdoor Mass at 3:00 p.m. at Place de la Concorde and along the Champs-Élysées, which will also be free and open to everyone.
Popemobile, Stade de France, Mass on the Champs-Élysées, closed streets and disrupted transport: here’s what you need to know ahead of the pope’s arrival in Paris on September 25 and 26. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
On September 25, 2026
Starts at 07:00 p.m.
Location
Saint-Sulpice Church
1 Rue du Moulin
95450 Sagy
Route planner
Prices
Free
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