The Pope Leo XIV is expected in France from September 25 to 28, 2026 for an apostolic journey that will take him to Paris, Lourdes and Metz. In the capital, the pope is set to visit the Élysée and UNESCO's headquarters, and to take part in several religious events open to the faithful... and to the public.
The Paris stay will unfold over two days, on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, 2026. Among the major events to note: a stop at Notre-Dame de Paris, a large youth vigil at the Stade de France, and, the next day, a solemn outdoor Mass on the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Élysées. Not all gatherings will be freely accessible, and these large assemblies will inevitably be accompanied by traffic and transport restrictions in several sectors of the capital.
This visit by Leo XIV to France is all the more noteworthy as it follows the papacy of Francis, who had never before set foot in Paris as pope. His predecessor had already traveled to Marseille in 2023 and then to Corsica in 2024, notably not taking part in the December 2024 reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris.
He will therefore become the tenth pope to visit Paris. After two days in the capital, his journey will move on to Lourdes on 26 and 27 September, then to Metz on Monday, 28 September 2026.
No seats left at the Stade de France? Pope Leo XIV's vigil will be broadcast at Saint-Sulpice Church.
No room at the Stade de France for the Leo XIV vigil? On Friday, September 25, 2026, Saint-Sulpice Church will broadcast the gathering live on a giant screen, with free admission and no age limit. [Read more]
Visite du Pape Léon XIV à Paris : route, zones et accès pour voir la papamobile
Pope Leo XIV's Visit to Paris: Route, Zones, and Access to See the Papamobile
Where to see Pope Leo XIV in the papamobile in Paris? On Friday, September 25, 2026, the sovereign pontiff will traverse a portion of the Left Bank between Notre-Dame-des-Champs and Place Saint-Michel. The 2.5-kilometer route will be divided into 12 welcoming zones, with public access starting at noon and several metro and RER stations closed. [Read more]
Pope Leo XIV's visit: which channel to watch on and how to stream it?
France Télévisions, the official broadcaster of the state visit of Pope Leo XIV to France from September 25 to 28, 2026, is rolling out a wide TV and digital setup to follow the event everywhere. Here’s how to stay tuned and not miss a moment. [Read more]
Pope's visit to Paris: singers announced for the grand vigil at the Stade de France
Several artists join the lineup for the grand youth vigil at the Stade de France on September 25, 2026, in the presence of Pope Leo XIV. The musical program for this exceptional evening is starting to unfold. [Read more]
Pope's visit to Paris: everything you need to know about the High Mass on the Champs-Élysées at Place de la Concorde
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a major open-air Mass on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 3 p.m., between Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Élysées. Several hundred thousand people are expected for this key moment of his visit to Paris. Timings, access, arrangements... here’s what you need to know. [Read more]
Pope Leo XIV at the Stade de France: everything you need to know about the great youth vigil
The grand youth vigil with Pope Leo 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 gathering that blends celebration, teaching and prayer. Program, schedule, registrations... here’s what we know. [Read more]
Visite du Pape à Paris : will people be able to attend the Mass on the Champs-Élysées without a reservation?
Haven’t you booked for the Pope Leo XIV’s grand Mass in Paris? Access to the Champs-Élysées and the Place de la Concorde will remain open without registration, within capacity limits, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. [Read more]
Pope's Visit to Paris: Traffic and Parking Restrictions on Friday, September 25, 2026
The arrival of Pope Leo XIV in Paris will trigger several road closures and parking restrictions on Friday, September 25, 2026. Several areas in the 5th, 6th, 7th and 15th arrondissements will be affected, notably around the papamobile route, Notre-Dame and UNESCO. [Read more]
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Paris: Metro and RER closures on Friday, September 25, stations affected
The visit of Pope Leo XIV to Paris will entail several closures of subway and RER lines on Friday, September 25, 2026. A papamobile procession from Notre-Dame-des-Champs to Saint-Michel, followed by a route around UNESCO: disruptions will affect several areas in the 5th, 6th and 7th districts at different times. [Read more]
Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Paris: subway closures and bus disruptions on Saturday, September 26
Metro, RER, buses... getting around central Paris will be tricky on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The Mass of Pope Léon XIV will trigger multiple closures and detours around Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, the Invalides, and the National Assembly. [Read more]
Pope’s outdoor Mass in Paris: road closures and parking restrictions on Saturday, September 26
The Mass of Pope Leo XIV will severely disrupt car traffic in Paris on September 26, 2026. On Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, the Invalides, along the Seine’s quays, and around the National Assembly: several routes will be closed to vehicles, while parking restrictions will be put in place before and during the event. [Read more]
Notre-Dame closed for three days, traffic disrupted... what changes with the Pope's visit to Paris
You had planned to push open the doors of Notre-Dame at the end of September? You’ll have to wait a little longer. The cathedral will be closed to the public for three days to mark Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Paris, with several traffic and parking disruptions expected in the area. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 25, 2026 to September 26, 2026
