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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with 150,000 pilgrims in Lourdes

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass with approximately 150,000 pilgrims in Lourdes on Sunday, September 27, 2026, during the third day of his apostolic journey to France.

The Pope met with bishops, visited patients at Accueil Notre-Dame, and met with contemplative nuns.

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Lourdes

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 26, 6:32 AM Vatican News தமிழ் திருத்தந்தையின் பிரான்ஸ் நாட்டிற்கான திருத்தூதுப் பயணத்தின் மூன்றாம் நாள் நிகழ்வுகள்
  2. Sep 27, 6:43 PM Diocese of Hà Tinh Tiếng Việt Đức Giáo Hoàng: Ngày Thứ Ba Trong Chuyến Tông Du Pháp
  3. Sep 27, 7:48 PM Církev.cz Čeština Svatý otec ve Francii – den třetí
  4. Sep 27, 11:57 PM Vatican News Magyar Leó pápa felhívása: októberben a béke megvalósulásáért imádkozzuk a rózsafüzért!
  5. Sep 28, 3:04 AM Archdiocese of Minsk-Mohilev BE Трэці дзень візіту Льва XIV у Францыі: Люрд, еднасць біскупаў і заклік несці надзею
  6. Sep 28, 8:09 AM Vatican News ಕನ್ನಡ ಫ್ರಾನ್ಸ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಜಗದ್ಗುರು XIVನೇ ಲಿಯೋರವರ ಮೂರನೇ ದಿನದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಕ್ಷಣಗಳು.
  7. Sep 27, 4:30 AM Archdiocese of Bordeaux Français Messe à Lourdes – Homélie du pape Léon XIV

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  2. Oct 31, 10:32 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru
  3. Oct 31, 10:17 AM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV receives delegations from earthquake-affected municipalities in Central Italy
  4. Oct 31, 10:16 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed push to rebuild after earthquakes
  5. Oct 31, 10:15 AM PT Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  6. Oct 31, 9:55 AM PT · 12 sources Pope Leo XIV receives Villanova University and University of Notre Dame pilgrims
  7. Oct 31, 9:51 AM PT · 54 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  8. Oct 31, 9:48 AM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV chooses theme for 101st World Mission Day
  9. Oct 31, 9:46 AM PT · 31 sources Pope Leo XIV votes by mail in US midterm election
  10. Oct 31, 9:45 AM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants in Pontifical Academy for Life meeting
  11. Oct 31, 9:41 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV sets prayer intention for November 2026
  12. Oct 31, 9:07 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV meets with Italian municipalities' representatives
  13. Oct 31, 8:38 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV selects theme for 101st World Mission Day
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  16. Oct 31, 8:23 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV: AI decisions on human life must never be delegated
  17. Oct 31, 8:15 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV's charity reaches 2,000 children in Ukraine
  18. Oct 31, 8:00 AM PT · 14 sources Pope Leo XIV approves safeguards for Holy See employees
  19. Oct 31, 8:00 AM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints 2 Synod undersecretaries
  20. Oct 31, 7:31 AM PT · 14 sources Pope Leo XIV casts ballot in US midterm elections
  21. Oct 31, 7:31 AM PT · 2 sources Bishop Arturo Eduardo Fajardo expects Pope Leo XIV to revive faith in Uruguay
  22. Oct 31, 7:30 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru
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  25. Oct 31, 5:52 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV meets 7000 students

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