Why Lourdes?

Since 1858, when Our Lady appeared to St Bernadette at the Grotto of Massabielle, Lourdes has become one of the world’s great places of pilgrimage.

Every year, millions come here to pray — bringing their hopes, their worries, their loved ones and, especially, the sick.

It is a place marked by prayer, healing, service and hope.

And today, Lourdes prepares for another significant moment in its story, as pilgrims gather from across the world to welcome Pope Leo XIV.

#Lourdes #PopeLeoXI #PopeInLourdes