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Pope Leo XIV to visit Lourdes

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to pray at the grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes on the evening of Sept. 26. This visit is part of his apostolic journey to France, which began in Paris on Sept. 25.

Following his evening prayer, the pope will celebrate an outdoor Mass on the sanctuary meadow and participate in the traditional torchlight procession on Sept. 27. Tens of thousands of faithful are expected to gather for the events in Lourdes.

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