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.
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]
Pope's visit to Paris: traffic restrictions already in effect at Place de la Concorde
The arrival of Pope Leo XIV in Paris is starting to impact traffic. From Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10 p.m., motorists will face an initial restriction at the Place de la Concorde, followed by a gradual intensification of the measures ahead of the Mass on September 26. [Read more]
Pope's visit to Paris: which singers are expected for the major vigil at the Stade de France?
The musical lineup for the big youth vigil with Pope Leo XIV at the Stade de France is taking shape. Several artists have now been announced for this exceptional event, set for September 25, 2026. [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]
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 25, 2026 to September 26, 2026
