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Pope Leo XIV leads candlelit procession in Lourdes

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV led a candlelight Rosary procession at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday evening, September 27, to conclude his visit to France. Surrounded by thousands of pilgrims, including many sick people, the Pope participated in the traditional torchlight procession and delivered a speech at the foot of the sanctuary.

During his address, the Pope described hope as a light that guides and attracts people, even through life's trials. He noted that the sick serve as privileged witnesses to the transformation of existence through faith and love for God and others. He encouraged the faithful to entrust their sufferings and intentions to the Virgin Mary, whom he called the "Star of the Sea" who leads people toward Christ.

The Pope also spoke about the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, noting that the connection between this doctrine and Lourdes is close. He described Mary as both glorious and humble, emphasizing that she is a mother who is close to all people. The ceremony concluded with the Salve Regina and a blessing before the Pope departed for the Episcopal House.

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Earlier version, Sunday 27 September

Pope Leo XIV leads rosary, candlelit procession

Earlier version, Sunday 27 September

Pope Leo XIV leads rosary and candlelit procession

Earlier version, Sunday 27 September

Pope Leo XIV leads evening rosary in Lourdes

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 27, 1:07 PM Vatican News Polski Leon XIV: nadzieja jest światłem, które nas prowadzi
  2. Sep 27, 1:20 PM National Catholic Register Pope Leo Leads Rosary, Candlelit Procession at Lourdes
  3. Sep 27, 1:21 PM Vatican News Deutsch Papst Leo leitet Rosenkranz-Prozession in Lourdes
  4. Sep 27, 1:11 PM Vatican News Slovenčina Lev XIV. pri ruženci: Panna Mária nás vedie k nádeji aj v skúškach
  5. Sep 27, 1:16 PM Vatican News 中文 教宗在露德烛光游行、公念玫瑰经：圣母的转求绝非次要的
  6. Sep 27, 2:04 PM Exaudi Español El Papa: La luz que nos guía y nos atrae es la de la esperanza que nunca nos abandona
  7. Sep 27, 1:31 PM Aleteia Beautiful images: Pope joins traditional candlelight Lourdes procession
  8. Sep 27, 1:36 PM ACI Prensa Español La luz que nos guía y atrae es la esperanza, afirmó el Papa en la procesión de antorchas en Lourdes
  9. Sep 27, 2:45 PM Rome Reports León XIV’s Grand Finale in Lourdes: A Candlelit Procession
  10. Sep 27, 8:30 PM kath.net Deutsch Lichterprozession in Lourdes: Papst betet in Lourdes den Rosenkranz in Latein
  11. Sep 27, 4:58 PM Voz Portucalense Português França. Papa em Lourdes: a luz da esperança que nunca nos abandona
  12. Sep 28, 12:19 AM Aleteia Português [FOTOS] As belas imagens do Papa que se junta à tradicional procissão à luz de velas em Lourdes
  13. Sep 27, 12:30 PM Vatican News Español León XIV en Lourdes: una llamada a caminar con María bajo la luz de la esperanza

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