Pope praises 'energy and commitment' of young people as huge crowds join open-air Mass in Paris

Figure caption, Watch: Huge crowds greeted the Pope as he travelled down the Champs-ÉlyséesPope Leo XIV praised the "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" young people bring to the Catholic Church as thick crowds attended an open-air Mass in Paris.An estimated 700,000 people had gathered for the Mass celebrated by the Pope from a special altar on the Place de la Concorde, on the second day of his four-day visit to France.It began after the Pope rode down the Champs-Élysées Avenue waving to crowds from his open-topped popemobile.Many senior politicians attended the Mass. On Friday, Leo met French President Emmanuel Macron.Image source, ReutersDuring Saturday's Mass, Leo told worshippers that Catholics should not keep their faith to themselves but "let it overflow so that those you meet may be refreshed".The Pope also addressed young people in his speech, describing them as "today's Church"."How beautiful it is to see your enthusiasm, energy and commitment, and the joy you bring to Christian communities," he said.After being welcomed by President Macron on Friday, the Pope was joined by 80,000 young people at the Stade de France in northern Paris.Macron did not attend Saturday's event a...