Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather in Paris during the Pope’s visit, with a giant Mass set to be the central event of the trip.
More than half a million people are expected to attend the Mass, making it the high point of the visit. The scale of the planned gathering is expected to bring large crowds to the French capital.
The supplied details do not specify the dates of the visit, the location of the Mass or any arrangements being made for those attending. No further official statements or reactions are provided.
The latest information is that preparations are focused on the major religious service, with attendance expected to exceed 500,000 people. Further details about the visit and the event have not been supplied.