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A statue of Our Lady of Lourdes in the grotto at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France. Image created in Canva by Jacob Stein

Lourdes bishop says shrine will cover all Rupnik mosaics ahead of pope’s visit to France

“My role is to ensure that the shrine welcomes everyone, especially those who are suffering,” Bishop Jean-Marc Micas
Basilica of Notre Dame in Paris. Image created in Canva by Jacob Stein

Leo XIV and the Challenge to the Heart of Christianity

ANALYSIS: The Sept. 25-28 papal trip will be a significant journey to the heart of secularized Europe, highlighted
The grotto where Our Lady of Lourdes is said to have first appeared in 1858. | Credit: Alessio Di Cintio/EWTN News

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France seeks donations as it prepares for Pope Leo’s visit

Most of the upgrades will remain at the shrine for the long-term benefit of pilgrims, so any donations
Pope Leo XIV in France | Credit: French Bishops’ Conference

Vatican releases schedule for Pope Leo’s September trip to France

The pontiff will meet with authorities, clergy, religious, and young people, celebrate three public Masses, and meet with

Itinerary confirmed for Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France: Paris, Lourdes, and Metz

“We are able to publicly confirm that Paris will welcome the Holy Father on Sept. 25 and 26
Image of Pope Leo. Credit: Daniel Ibanez, EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV on AI and Liturgical Renewal

Pope Leo XIV Highlights AI, Faith, and the Liturgy in Latest Vaticano Updates In this week’s Vaticano Updates,
Pope Leo XIV speaks aboard the papal plane from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to Rome, following an 11-day trip in Africa, April 23, 2026. | Credit: Patrick Leonard/EWTN News.

Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September, including a stop at UNESCO headquarters

The visit will mark the popeʼs fifth international apostolic journey. Pope Leo XIV will undertake an apostolic journey

Pope Leo XIV expected to visit France in late September, bishops announce

While the Holy See has yet to make an official announcement, the French Bishops’ Conference announced in a

Leo XIV and Macron meet: Peace is both a ‘duty and a requirement’ 

The two leaders expressed their common conviction on the necessity of dialogue and negotiations to resolve conflicts between
A statue of Our Lady of Lourdes in the grotto at the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France on May 15, 2015. She is believed to have appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 as the "Immaculate Conception."

LIVE MASS: Candlelight Procession from Our Lady of Lourdes, France

Follow the Candlelight Procession (9 PM Rome time) from the Shine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France
St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Generated image (ChatGPT) inspired by François Gérard, “Teresa of Ávila”, 1827 (photo: Public Domain)

St. Thérèse of Lisieux: The Little Flower Who Taught the World to Love Simply

LISIEUX, FRANCE / ROME, ITALY — In the quiet heart of Normandy, in 1873, a child was born

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