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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV prays for France in Lourdes

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV prayed for France and Christian families on Saturday evening at the Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes. After traveling directly from the airport, the pope offered a long prayer before the statue of the Virgin Mary and requested her intercession for the people and their affairs.

During the visit, the pope spent time in silent prayer, touched the rock, drank water, and placed a candle. He is the 3rd pope in history to make a pilgrimage to the site of the apparitions.

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  1. Sep 26, 10:15 AM Aleteia Français La belle prière pour la France du Pape devant la grotte de Lourdes
  2. Sep 26, 11:30 AM Vatican News Polski Papież w Lourdes: Matko Boża, prosimy za Francję!
  3. Sep 26, 12:55 PM Opoka Polski Papież w Lourdes: Matko Boża, prosimy za Francję!

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