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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV prays at Grotto of the Apparitions of Massabielle in Lourdes

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Pope Leo XIV prayed at the Grotto of the Apparitions of Massabielle in Lourdes on the evening of September 26, 2026. During his apostolic journey to France, the Pope arrived at the Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport before traveling by car and open car to the grotto. Along the way, he briefly greeted the Mayor of Lourdes while crossing the Leo XIV Bridge.

Upon arriving at the grotto, the Pope was welcomed by Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Tarbes and Lourdes and the sanctuary rector, Father Michel Daubanes. The Pope spent a moment in silent prayer before the statue of the Virgin Mary, touched the rock of the grotto, and drank water from the spring. He also lit a candle and placed a Golden Rose at the foot of the statue.

During his prayers, the Pope requested intercession for France, asking for wise and generous leaders who protect human rights and promote world peace. He also entrusted the poor, the sick, the young, and suffering families to the Virgin Mary. After reciting the Lord's Prayer and giving his blessing, the Pope greeted the sanctuary chaplains and traveled to the bishop's residence for a private dinner.

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 26, 11:52 AM Vatican News Русский Лев XIV в Лурде: молитва о Франции и мире
  2. Sep 26, 1:04 PM Vatican News Shqip Leoni XIV në Lurdë: nga Shpella e Zojës, një lutje për Francën dhe paqen
  3. Sep 26, 2:31 PM Vatican News Български Лъв XIV в Лурд: молитва за Франция и за мир
  4. Sep 26, 11:05 PM Aleteia Polski W Lourdes Leon XIV uklęknął jak każdy pielgrzym. Modlitwa za Francję, rodziny i chorych
  5. Sep 26, 12:22 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) – Arrivo a Lourdes e Pr…
  6. Sep 26, 7:52 AM Holy See Press Office Apostolic Journey of the Holy Father Leo XIV to France and Visit to the Headquarters of UNESCO (25-28 September 2026) – Arrival in Lourdes…
  7. Sep 26, 11:48 AM Vatican News Lourdes – Prayer at the Grotto of the Apparitions, 26 September 2026 – Pope Leo XIV
  8. Sep 27, 2:11 AM Diocese of Kontum Tiếng Việt Tông Du Pháp (26/9): ĐTC Lêô XIV Cầu Nguyện Tại Hang Đá Massabielle Ở Lộ Đức
  9. Sep 26, 10:44 AM Vatican News Tiếng Việt Tông du Pháp (26/9): ĐTC Lêô XIV cầu nguyện tại Hang đá Massabielle ở Lộ Đức
  10. Sep 26, 6:08 PM Diocese of Hà Tinh Tiếng Việt Tông Du Pháp (26/9): ĐTC Lêô XIV Cầu Nguyện Tại Hang Đá Massabielle Ở Lộ Đức

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