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Pope Leo XIV visits Accueil Notre Dame in Lourdes

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV visited the Accueil Notre Dame in Lourdes on September 27, 2026. Following a mass at the sanctuary, the pope met with staff and residents of the facility.

During the meeting, a doctor and Marguerite Hourt shared their testimonies. Hourt described how her life changed in 2016 after a bicycle accident.

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  1. Sep 27, 7:56 AM Vatican News Highlights - Lourdes – Visit to Accueil Notre Dame, 27 September 2026 – Pope Leo XIV
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