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Pope Leo XIV leads candlelit procession in Lourdes

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to Lourdes by leading a candlelit procession through the Marian shrine.

During the procession, the Pope encouraged the faithful to continue their spiritual journeys by looking to the example of the Immaculate Conception.

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  1. Sep 27, 1:23 PM Vatican News Pope Leo a 'pilgrim among pilgrims' in Lourdes
  2. Sep 27, 12:23 PM Diocese of Hallam Pope Leo a ‘pilgrim among pilgrims’ in Lourdes

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