The first day (Saturday) of the pilgrimage began, as always, in Paris at Notre Dame with Mass (usus antiquior) at 7:00am in the cathedral. Mgr. Jérôme Beau, the auxiliary bishop of Paris, was present and preached the sermon and gave his blessing to the pilgrims.
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With Mass concluded, the pilgrims assemble and line up outside.
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Here are a few views of the pilgrimage route on day 1:
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(Time for the Divine Office)
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At 12:30pm, the Solemn Mass of Pentecost is celebrated in a meadow -- easily one of the most iconic sights of the pilgrimage -- by one of the priests of the Italian congregation of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate:
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Day three, the arrival at Chartres, happens today. We will show you more from today's pilgrimage events tomorrow.
Photo source: Notre Dame de Chrétienté