Apostolische Reise nach Frankreich: Heilige Messe auf der Wiese vor dem Heiligtum Unserer Lieben Frau von Lourdes (27. September 2026)

The Pope celebrated Holy Mass on the meadow in front of the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes on September 27, 2026. During the liturgy, he addressed pilgrims from France and around the world, describing the gathering as the universal face of the Church.

He encouraged pilgrims to bring the comfort found at Lourdes to their neighbors, loved ones, and the people of France. He suggested that the pilgrimage should reignite faith within their homes and parishes.

In his homily, the Pope spoke about the message given to Saint Bernadette, which he described as a call to conversion. He noted that the Gospel highlights the sadness of closed hearts and emphasized that God desires all people to find life through repentance.