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A wide, panoramic view of a large-scale outdoor religious ceremony held during Pope Francis’ visit to Corsica. The monumental stage is set against a hillside and stone monument, crowned with the words “A PACE” in large gold lettering. At the center of the stage stands a tall wooden cross behind an altar shaped like a boat, surrounded by senior clergy members in pink and white liturgical vestments. Large LED screens on either side broadcast the ceremony to the crowd. In the foreground, a vast audience gathers closely together, emphasizing the scale and significance of the event. Professional stage lighting, floral arrangements, and the dramatic natural backdrop combine to create a solemn, historic, and highly symbolic atmosphere characteristic of a major papal public appearance. A wide, panoramic view of a large-scale outdoor religious ceremony held during Pope Francis’ visit to Corsica. The monumental stage is set against a hillside and stone monument, crowned with the words “A PACE” in large gold lettering. At the center of the stage stands a tall wooden cross behind an altar shaped like a boat, surrounded by senior clergy members in pink and white liturgical vestments. Large LED screens on either side broadcast the ceremony to the crowd. In the foreground, a vast audience gathers closely together, emphasizing the scale and significance of the event. Professional stage lighting, floral arrangements, and the dramatic natural backdrop combine to create a solemn, historic, and highly symbolic atmosphere characteristic of a major papal public appearance.

Pope Francis’ visit to Corsica

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Open-air ceremony, Technical Direction France 2024

Creating a cathedral under the sky

In just four weeks, Dorier engineered and delivered the first papal visit ever held in Corsica; a historic open-air ceremony attended by thousands. Spread across five interconnected sites, the event required seamless coordination between institutions, security forces, religious authorities, and local teams.

Our mission: design and operate an outdoor environment worthy of the moment, combining stage architecture, technical production, and large-scale logistics into a single coherent experience.

Dorier delivered the full technical ecosystem of the event:

  • Stage & structure design
  • Audiovisual direction
  • Technical production
  • Full technical direction
  • Event logistics & onsite management
A wide view of a solemn religious ceremony during Pope Francis’ visit to Corsica. Pope Francis stands at the altar, seated beneath a large wooden cross, while another senior clergyman addresses him from a lectern. Soft stage lighting, lit candles in the foreground, and a minimalist backdrop reinforce the contemplative and ceremonial atmosphere of the event.
An overhead scene capturing a religious leader greeting and blessing an elderly woman among a small crowd. Several people surround them, including security and photographers, emphasizing the public and symbolic nature of the moment.

The outcome

Four weeks to assemble and manage a core production team of 60 technical experts spread across Europe, all working simultaneously across five sites to deliver structures, AV systems, and full technical direction under extreme timelines. A team effort that ensured a coherent experience from arrival to ceremony, allowing the event to unfold smoothly, safely, and with profound human impact.

A project that demonstrated our ability to manage exceptional, high-stakes events where meaning and technical excellence must coexist perfectly, even under intense time constraints.

What our client says

“An event that many thought impossible to organize unfolded perfectly thanks to the professionalism, adaptability, and dedication of everyone involved. Together, we achieved a result praised by all.”

— Jérôme Flippini, Préfet de Corse-du-Sud

“Your professionalism, commitment, and collaborative spirit were outstanding. Thanks to you, Ajaccio touched the hearts of people around the world. It was a pleasure to work alongside such passionate and human professionals.”

— Marie-Hélène Luciani, Diocese of Corsica Production Team

A wide outdoor shot of a religious address being delivered. The speaker stands behind a lectern, reading from a document, while another clergyman sits nearby. A religious statue is visible in the foreground, slightly out of focus, adding depth and context to the scene. A large-scale outdoor religious ceremony set against a monumental stone backdrop, taking place during Pope Francis’ visit to Corsica. A prominent stage structure features the word “A PACE” in large gold lettering above a central wooden cross. Below, senior clergy members in ceremonial vestments are seated and standing around an altar shaped like a boat, addressing a large gathered crowd in the foreground. Professional stage lighting and floral arrangements frame the scene, conveying a solemn, formal, and highly symbolic atmosphere characteristic of a major public religious event. A formal ceremonial moment taking place in a religious setting during Pope Francis’ visit to Corsica, where three senior clergy members in liturgical vestments stand together on a stage. One figure at the center receives a book or document from the others, suggesting an official exchange or symbolic gesture. Soft, warm lighting and candles in the foreground create a solemn and reverent atmosphere, emphasizing the importance and dignity of the occasion. A solemn moment captured during Pope Francis’ visit to Corsica, showing the Pope seated on a ceremonial chair marked “SPES,” facing a senior clergyman dressed in red liturgical vestments who is reading from a lectern. The scene is set on a large, carefully designed stage dominated by a monumental wooden cross in the background. Soft, atmospheric lighting casts symbolic shadows across the backdrop, while candles in the foreground reinforce the sacred and contemplative tone. The composition conveys authority, reverence, and the spiritual significance of this major public religious event.

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