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Pope Leo XIV prays at Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV prayed at the Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes on the evening of September 26, 2026, during his apostolic journey to France. After landing at Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport, the Pope traveled by car and open car to the Grotto, briefly greeting the mayor of Lourdes while crossing the Leo XIV Bridge.

Upon arriving at the Grotto, the Pope was welcomed by Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Tarbes and Lourdes and the sanctuary rector, Father Michel Daubanes. During his visit, the Pope spent a moment in silent prayer before the statue of the Virgin Mary, touched the rock of the grotto, and drank water from the spring. He also lit a candle and placed a Golden Rose at the foot of the statue.

In his prayers, the Pope asked for the protection of France, families, young people, the poor, the sick, and those who suffer. He also prayed for peace in the world and for leaders to act with wisdom and generosity to protect fundamental human rights. The visit concluded with the Pope reciting the Lord’s Prayer and imparting his blessing before dining privately at the bishop's residence.

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  1. Sep 26, 11:52 AM Vatican News Русский Лев XIV в Лурде: молитва о Франции и мире
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  3. Sep 26, 2:31 PM Vatican News Български Лъв XIV в Лурд: молитва за Франция и за мир
  4. Sep 26, 11:05 PM Aleteia Polski W Lourdes Leon XIV uklęknął jak każdy pielgrzym. Modlitwa za Francję, rodziny i chorych
  5. Sep 26, 12:22 AM Holy See Press Office Italiano Viaggio Apostolico di Sua Santità Papa Leone XIV in Francia e Visita alla Sede dell’UNESCO (25 – 28 settembre 2026) – Arrivo a Lourdes e Pr…
  6. Sep 26, 7:52 AM Holy See Press Office Apostolic Journey of the Holy Father Leo XIV to France and Visit to the Headquarters of UNESCO (25-28 September 2026) – Arrival in Lourdes…
  7. Sep 26, 11:48 AM Vatican News Lourdes – Prayer at the Grotto of the Apparitions, 26 September 2026 – Pope Leo XIV
  8. Sep 27, 2:11 AM Diocese of Kontum Tiếng Việt Tông Du Pháp (26/9): ĐTC Lêô XIV Cầu Nguyện Tại Hang Đá Massabielle Ở Lộ Đức
  9. Sep 26, 10:44 AM Vatican News Tiếng Việt Tông du Pháp (26/9): ĐTC Lêô XIV cầu nguyện tại Hang đá Massabielle ở Lộ Đức
  10. Sep 26, 6:08 PM Diocese of Hà Tinh Tiếng Việt Tông Du Pháp (26/9): ĐTC Lêô XIV Cầu Nguyện Tại Hang Đá Massabielle Ở Lộ Đức
  11. Sep 26, 10:40 AM The Holy See Italiano Viaggio Apostolico in Francia: Preghiera alla Grotta delle Apparizioni di Massabielle (Lourdes, 26 settembre 2026)
  12. Sep 26, 10:00 PM InfoVaticana Español León XIV reza por Francia ante la gruta de Massabielle: pide familias «abiertas a la vida» y nuevas vocaciones
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