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Pope Leo XIV prays at Lourdes shrine

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV prayed at the Lourdes sanctuary in France on September 26, 2026. After spending two days in Paris, the pope arrived at the shrine at night and went to the grotto, the site where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858.

Tens of thousands of pilgrims from France and around the world gathered at the sanctuary to receive the pope. According to Aleteia, Leo XIV prayed in the grotto for France, its people, and its leaders.

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  1. Sep 26, 11:30 AM ACI Digital Português Leão XIV reza no santuário de Lourdes
  2. Sep 26, 2:42 PM Aleteia Español En la gruta de Lourdes, León XIV reza por Francia, su pueblo y sus líderes

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