Pope Leo’s Epic Entrance at the Stade de France: From World Cup to Worship
Description: This is the moment Pope Leo XIV arrived at the Stade de France, where 80,000 young Catholics welcomed him with joy and enthusiasm.
The iconic stadium—where France won its first FIFA World Cup in 1998—became the setting for a powerful witness of faith.
The youth prayer vigil was the final event of the Holy Father’s first day in Paris—and the atmosphere said it all: the Church in France is alive, young, and full of hope. Close description
The iconic stadium—where France won its first FIFA World Cup in 1998—became the setting for a powerful witness of faith.
The youth prayer vigil was the final event of the Holy Father’s first day in Paris—and the atmosphere said it all: the Church in France is alive, young, and full of hope. Close description