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Pope Leo XIV leads torchlight procession in Lourdes

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Pope Leo XIV joined pilgrims for the torchlight procession at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday. The Pope arrived at the sanctuary to lead the Rosary and the traditional procession.

During the event, the Pope walked behind a statue of the Virgin Mary while holding a candle. In his remarks, Leo XIV spoke about the light of hope and encouraged the faithful to approach the Virgin Mary as a beacon in the darkness of the world. He also invited the pilgrims to continue their journey inspired by the Immaculate Conception.

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Earlier version, Sunday 27 September

Pope Leo XIV participates in Lourdes torchlight procession

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 27, 7:12 AM Vatican News Français Léon XIV, au milieu des pèlerins pour la procession aux flambeaux
  2. Sep 27, 1:06 PM Religión Digital Español León XIV, un "peregrino entre los peregrinos" en la procesión de las antorchas de Lourdes
  3. Sep 27, 1:05 PM Vida Nueva Español León XIV “peregrino entre los peregrinos” en la procesión de las antorchas en Lourdes
  4. Sep 27, 1:28 PM Famille Chrétienne Français Léon XIV s’est fait pèlerin parmi les pèlerins à la procession mariale de Lourdes

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