During his visit to France, Pope Léon XIV encouraged Christians to actively engage in the world and share the message that "the kingdom of God is near." Father Benoist de Sinety, the parish priest and dean of Lille, pointed out that although Christians in France are not the majority, they are numerous enough to spread the message of peace from the Gospel. Marie-Armelle Beaulieu, reporting for Terresainte.net, described the experience of a young Palestinian Christian man who traveled to Lourdes to join the crowd awaiting the pope. Although his documents were in order, he was detained before the arrival of the papamobile when he tried to display his Palestinian flag among the others. He was later released but found the murmurs from some of his fellow Christians, who called him a terrorist, more painful than the treatment he received. The pope's visit drew large crowds along the avenues and in open-air churches, but another significant group in France felt excluded. They do not see themselves reflected in the national religious narrative, which starts with Lazarus and Mary Magdalene in the Roman Empire and ends with a sentimental view of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. This narrative often ignores scientific discoveries, philosophical ideas, political aspirations, and the impact of colonialism on the missionary spirit. On the first day of the visit, a family offered chocolates to CRS officers and encouraged their children to thank the officers for protecting them, which softened the police officers' demeanor. However, images from Tuesday showed a different scene, with cries of hate and violence that left people confused and estranged from one another. At the clergy of Notre-Dame, Léon XIV reminded the faithful not to use their churches as fortresses. He urged the youth to become the saints of France by engaging in the real world and proclaiming the message of the kingdom of God. He raised a prayer for courageous leaders who put the common good above partial interests. The pope's visit saw a significant turnout, with approximately 10% of the population following his steps. This number, while not overwhelming, is enough to carry the message of the Good News of Jesus Christ, which emphasizes peace and rejects political manipulation and ideologies.