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The 14th Pope Lyon arrived in Paris Friday on the first official visit to France 18 years ago, lasting four days. The Pope ' s plane landed before 10:00 a.m. (08,00 TG) at Orleigh Airport near the capital, where it was received by President Emmanuel McCron and his wife. During the first two days of the Pope ' s visit, one million people are expected to assemble in various events in Paris.
The 14th Pope Lyon arrived in Paris Friday on the first official visit to France 18 years ago, lasting four days. The Pope ' s plane landed before 10:00 a.m. (08,00 TG) at Orleigh Airport near the capital, where it was received by President Emmanuel McCron and his wife. During the first two days of the Pope ' s visit, one million people are expected to assemble in various events in Paris.
The 14th Pope Lyon arrived on Friday at the Waterdam cathedral in Paris, where he was received by the Archbishop of Paris Laurent Olrish at the entrance, before he presided over the sunrise with the presence of religious and recreational men and the students of Eclique. Only one third of the participants were able to enter the cathedral owing to limited space, while the rest of the praying remained on its floor, where giant seats and screens were placed.
