The bishops of France have requested a new overflow area for Pope Leo XIV’s outdoor Mass in Paris as registrations approached 600,000 people. Archbishop Laurent Ulrich said the Mass would be a “historic celebration”.
The Pope’s visit to France, which will take place from September 25 to 28, will include a visit to the Élysée Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, UNESCO headquarters and the shrine of Lourdes. The itinerary will also include a visit to Metz.
Justice & Peace Scotland, the human rights and social justice advocacy arm of the bishops’ conference, has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement that it will sanction imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. It said the move was a “much-needed step” to prevent the further expansion of settlements.
