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Catholic Influencers Unite Youth and Faith in Paris Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit

In Paris, Catholic influencers organized a prayer evening at Saint-Sulpice Church for hundreds of young people before Pope Leo XIV's visit, showcasing the rise of social media evangelization and increasing youth baptisms in France.


Clara Fontaine
Clara Fontaine
September 26, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Catholic influencers gathered hundreds of young people at Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris for a prayer evening in preparation for the visit of Pope Leo XIV, reports France 24.

This mobilization illustrates how social media is becoming a new means of evangelization, with a growing number of baptisms among young people in France.

Catholic content creators explain that they want to transform online engagement into real communities, while Church leaders call for influencers not to overshadow the faith they promote.

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