França: Papa deixa mensagem de esperança aos doentes, em oração no Santuário de Lourdes

Pope Leo XIV led the Rosary and a candlelit procession at the Sanctuary of Lourdes on September 27, 2026, telling sick pilgrims to maintain an invincible hope during trials.

During his reflection following the prayer, the Pope described those facing clinical fragility as privileged witnesses to how faith and love for God and others can transform existence. He told the thousands of pilgrims that the light from their candles represents a hope that does not abandon people even during life's many hardships.

The Pope noted the emotional impact of seeing generations of faithful people respond to the invitation given to Saint Bernadette in 1858. He encouraged believers to ask for the help of the Virgin Mary to navigate the storms of life, describing her as a sign of the victory of love, goodness, and God. In his remarks, the Pope also referenced a 2008 homily by Benedict XVI delivered at the same sanctuary.