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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass in Lourdes

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Holy Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes on September 27, 2026. Before the liturgy, the Pope traveled in an open car through the prairie of the sanctuary.

During the celebration, the Pope delivered a homily. After Bishop Jean-Marc Micas spoke, the Pope led the Angelus prayer. The Pope then traveled to the Bishop's residence for a private lunch.

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Notre-Dame de Lourdes

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 27, 2:00 AM The Holy See Español Viaje Apostólico a Francia: Santa Misa en la Prairie del Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (27 de septiembre de 2026)
  2. Sep 27, 2:00 AM The Holy See العربية الزّيارة الرّسوليّة إلى فرنسا: االقدّاس الإلهيّ في مرج مزار سيّدة لورد، 27 أيلول/سبتمبر 2026
  3. Sep 27, 2:00 AM The Holy See Português Viagem Apostólica a França: Santa Missa na Prairie do Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Lourdes (27 de setembro de 2026)
  4. Sep 27, 2:00 AM The Holy See Polski Podróż Apostolska do Francji: Msza Święta na Prairie w Sanktuarium Matki Bożej w Lourdes (27 września 2026 r.)
  5. Sep 27, 2:59 AM Holy See Press Office Italiano Viaggio Apostolico di Sua Santità Papa Leone XIV in Francia e Visita alla Sede dell’UNESCO (25 – 28 settembre 2026) – Santa Messa nella Pra…
  6. Sep 27, 2:00 AM The Holy See Apostolic Journey to France: Holy Mass in the Prairie of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes (27 September 2026)
  7. Sep 27, 2:00 AM The Holy See Français Voyage apostolique en France : Messe à la Prairie du sanctuaire de Notre-Dame de Lourdes (27 septembre 2026)

More on Pope Leo XIV

  1. Sep 27, 4:31 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV calls for worldwide Rosary prayer for peace
  2. Sep 27, 4:30 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to preside over Eucharist in Lourdes
  3. Sep 27, 4:18 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus at Lourdes
  4. Sep 27, 4:16 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Lourdes
  5. Sep 27, 4:14 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit France
  6. Sep 27, 4:04 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV recites Angelus in Lourdes
  7. Sep 27, 4:01 AM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV celebrates open-air Mass in Paris
  8. Sep 27, 3:58 AM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Lourdes
  9. Sep 27, 3:57 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV tells pilgrims in Lourdes: 'You will leave as missionaries of hope'
  10. Sep 27, 3:46 AM PT Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Lourdes
  11. Sep 27, 3:45 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV prays at Lourdes Grotte
  12. Sep 27, 3:45 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV meets with French bishops
  13. Sep 27, 3:34 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in Lourdes
  14. Sep 27, 3:30 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV issues message for 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees
  15. Sep 27, 3:23 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV delivers homily at Lourdes
  16. Sep 27, 3:23 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV visits Lourdes
  17. Sep 27, 3:19 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to answer questions from young people
  18. Sep 27, 3:16 AM PT Pope Leo XIV visits France
  19. Sep 27, 3:07 AM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV meets French bishops in Lourdes
  20. Sep 27, 3:03 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV prays in Lourdes
  21. Sep 27, 3:01 AM PT Pope Leo XIV to pray for water protection
  22. Sep 27, 3:01 AM PT · 9 sources Pope Leo XIV arrives in France
  23. Sep 27, 3:00 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV says prayer and penance can change the world
  24. Sep 27, 2:46 AM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV visits UNESCO
  25. Sep 27, 2:46 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass in Paris

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