Pope Leo XIV in Paris: Who Paid the €27m Bill—and Did the City Profit?
A clear audit of the €27m organisational budget, France’s undisclosed security bill and the real gains for Paris hotels, restaurants and tourism.
A clear audit of the €27m organisational budget, France’s undisclosed security bill and the real gains for Paris hotels, restaurants and tourism.
Paris travel alert for 25–26 September 2026: confirmed Metro and RER closures, restricted areas, event times and practical route advice.
Paris is preparing for one of Europe’s largest public gatherings of 2026. Pope Leo XIV will visit the capital on 25 and 26 September, culminating in a free open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde and along the Champs-Élysées at 15:00 on Saturday. Organisers have planned for at least 500,000 participants, more than 400,000 people […]
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