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Pope Leo XIV participates in candle procession among pilgrims

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV joined thousands of pilgrims for a torchlight procession and rosary prayer at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes on the evening of September 27, 2026. Walking behind a statue of the Virgin Mary while holding a candle, the Pope described himself as a pilgrim among pilgrims.

During his address, the Pope spoke about the light of hope that never fades and encouraged the faithful to persevere in their journey, inspired by the Immaculate Conception.

This procession served as the final event of the Pope's visit to the Marian sanctuary. He is the first pope to walk this traditional ritual on foot in Lourdes.

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Earlier version, Monday 28 September

Pope Leo XIV walks in Lourdes torchlight procession

Earlier version, Sunday 27 September

Pope Leo XIV walks in torchlight procession in Lourdes

Earlier version, Sunday 27 September

Pope Leo XIV leads torchlight procession in Lourdes

Earlier version, Sunday 27 September

Pope Leo XIV participates in Lourdes torchlight procession

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 27, 7:12 AM Vatican News Français Léon XIV, au milieu des pèlerins pour la procession aux flambeaux
  2. Sep 27, 1:06 PM Religión Digital Español León XIV, un "peregrino entre los peregrinos" en la procesión de las antorchas de Lourdes
  3. Sep 27, 1:05 PM Vida Nueva Español León XIV “peregrino entre los peregrinos” en la procesión de las antorchas en Lourdes
  4. Sep 27, 1:28 PM Famille Chrétienne Français Léon XIV s’est fait pèlerin parmi les pèlerins à la procession mariale de Lourdes
  5. Sep 27, 2:58 PM Alfa y Omega Español Fotogalería: Las mejores imágenes de la procesión de las antorchas en Lourdes junto al Papa
  6. Sep 27, 1:42 PM Vatican News Български Лъв ХIV, „поклонник сред поклонниците“ в Лурд
  7. Sep 27, 3:04 PM La Croix Français Léon XIV à Lourdes : à la procession aux flambeaux, le pape « pèlerin parmi les pèlerins »
  8. Sep 27, 4:32 PM Aleteia Español León XIV concluye su visita a Lourdes con una procesión con antorchas
  9. Sep 28, 1:49 AM Vatican News Magyar Leó pápa zarándokként a rózsafüzért imádkozó zarándokok közt a fáklyás körmeneten
  10. Sep 28, 3:44 AM Vatican News മലയാളം ലൂർദിലെ തീർത്ഥാടകർക്കിടയിൽ ഞാനും ഒരു തീർത്ഥാടകനാണ്: ലിയോ പതിനാലാമൻ പാപ്പാ

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