The French Church has estimated the cost of the Pope’s upcoming visit to France at 27 million euros and has begun a fundraising campaign to cover the expenses. The Conference of Bishops of France (CEF) announced on Monday, September 7, that the budget includes all necessary costs for organizing the Pope’s apostolic journey. This includes接待 participants, managing logistics, and preparing various sites in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. The CEF emphasized that increased logistical, security, and scenographic (stage design and visual presentation) measures are needed due to the high level of public interest in the visit. Over 700,000 people are already registered to attend, and nearly 2,500 journalists have been accredited for the event. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced last week that an "exceptional security arrangement" would be put in place, with up to 15,000 law enforcement officers deployed during the peak of the event. This reflects the scale of the visit and the need for heightened security measures. The Church launched its fundraising campaign at the beginning of the summer and has already collected nearly 5.5 million euros. According to the CEF, this amount is largely due to public generosity, with additional funding expected from corporate sponsorships, the sale of merchandise, and, if needed, resources from the Church’s pastoral activities budget. Donors can contribute through various methods, including online donations at the website pape-france.fr, where they can choose the amount and the specific location of their contribution. During the Pope’s visit, donation mechanisms such as SMS and QR code payments will also be available, allowing people to give during major celebrations. The CEF highlighted that these options aim to make it easy for everyone to participate in supporting the event. The Pope’s visit will include several large gatherings. On Friday, September 25, 80,000 people are expected at the Stade de France for a vigil. The following day, around 500,000 people are anticipated to gather in the Concorde-Champs Élysées area for a large mass. On Sunday, September 27, 150,000 people are expected at the Lourdes sanctuary, and several tens of thousands will gather around the Metz cathedral on Monday, September 28. These events will bring together large crowds across France, reflecting the significance of the Pope’s visit for the Catholic community.