Security XXL, Gifts and Traditions: Behind the Scenes of a Pope's Journey
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With 15,000 members of the security forces, sites as sensitive as Notre-Dame de Paris or the Champs-Elysées, Léon XIV's visit to France (25-28 September) will mobilize an out-of-standard security system. If the preparations are the subject of permanent exchanges between the Vatican and the Elysée, the premises of this visit - the first of a pope in Paris since 2008 - were born behind the scenes, long before the official announcement, when the Co…
On the occasion of Leon XIV's visit, on 25 and 26 September, "protection perimeters restricted to the strictly necessary will be set up around sites welcoming the public", warns the Police Prefecture.
Pope Leo XIV will visit Paris on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September. For his arrival, a large security system will be put in place and many restrictions are expected. Circulating in Paris at the same time as Pope Leo XIV will be far from being a thin affair. The sovereign pontiff will be visiting the capital on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September. He will give a mass on Saturday at 3 pm on the Champs-Elysées. Since 2 September, the City's teams…
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Less than two weeks before Pope Leo XIV's arrival in France, who will visit Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, a high turnout is expected. The Church cites the enthusiasm of the faithful, who are awaiting the first official apostolic visit since Pope Benedict XVI visited the country in 2008. The program includes five open meetings: an evening prayer vigil with young people at the stadium The article "France: Pope awaited by the faithful – expected turnou…
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