Pope Francis' France Visit Expected to Draw 1M Visitors, Boost Hotels

Pope Francis' four-day visit to France (Sept 25-28) is projected to attract one million visitors, lifting hotel bookings across Paris, Metz, and Lourdes. However, pilgrim spending is expected to be lower than that of Céline Dion fans, tempering the economic impact. The visit underscores the Vatican's engagement with France amid ongoing secularism debates.