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Pope Leo XIV addresses French bishops in Lourdes

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV addressed the bishops of the French Episcopal Conference during a meeting in Lourdes on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

During the address, the Pope described France as the firstborn daughter of the Church. He noted that God has granted the country an uninterrupted succession of holiness that continues to the present day.

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  2. Sep 27, 7:19 AM ACI Prensa Español Discurso del Papa León XIV en su encuentro con los obispos de la Conferencia Episcopal de Francia

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