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Religious activities and upcoming events in Lourdes

Overview

Religious activities in Lourdes have transitioned from traditional local pilgrimages to preparations for major international events. Initially, pilgrims gathered for customary rites at the Grotto of Massabielle, including Stations of the Cross prayer walks and water blessing rituals at the Basilica of Saint Pius X.

Following these traditional observances, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes began preparations for a significant papal visit by Pope Leo XIV, scheduled for late September. This event is expected to attract roughly 150,000 participants. Additionally, a major pastoral initiative involving the relics of Saint Bernadette was announced, involving a multi-stage pilgrimage across the United States starting in September 2026, while a second reliquary remains in Lourdes for the papal visit.

Entities

Lavasina · San Carlu Borromeo · Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception · Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes · Pope Leo XIV

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Lourdes prepares for papal visit and Saint Bernadette relic pilgrimage

    Lourdes prepares for a papal visit by Pope Leo XIV in late September, while the relics of Saint Bernadette are set for a year-long pilgrimage across the United States starting in 2026.

  2. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lourdes hosts Catholic pilgrims for traditional religious rites

    Pilgrims visited Lourdes to participate in traditional religious rites, including the Stations of the Cross and the use of the sacred spring water at the Grotto of Massabielle.

Sources

corsenetinfos.corsica · dakar92.com · diocesitivoliepalestrina.it · fides.org · fr.aleteia.org