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On 2 October, let’s celebrate the Holy Guardian Angels

On 2 October, the Church celebrates the Holy Guardian Angels, those faithful protectors whom God places by our side to guide us, enlighten us and watch over us throughout our lives. ? Read more...

Pope Leo XIV arrives in France: an apostolic journey marked by faith and hope

This Friday, 25 September 2026, marks a major event for Catholics in France: Pope Leo XIV arrives in France today for a four-day apostolic visit that will take him to Paris, Lourdes and Metz. Read more...

23 September – Feast of Saint Padre Pio

On this 23 September, we celebrate Saint Padre Pio, a humble Capuchin friar who devoted his life to prayer, the Eucharist and the service of souls.Deeply devoted to Christ, Padre Pio reminds us how prayer, trust and hope can sustain us through life’s trials. Read more...

Lourdes is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV: behind the scenes of a historic event

In Lourdes, excitement is building as an exceptional event draws nearer. On 26 and 27 September 2026, the Marian town will welcome Pope Leo XIV on his apostolic journey to France. Read more...

The Popes at Lourdes: A History of Faith, from John Paul II to Leo XIV

Since the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858, Lourdes has become one of the world’s greatest Marian shrines. Every year, millions of pilgrims come here to offer their prayers, pray before the Grotto of Massabielle, take part in processions and entrust their joys, sufferings and hopes to Our Lady. Read more...