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“On 11th February 2023, let us turn our thoughts to the Shrine of Lourdes, a prophetic lesson entrusted to the Church for our modern times.” (Pope Francis) The Sanctuary invites you to celebrate the feast of Our Lady Lourdes at … Continued

The next International Days of Saint Francis de Sales organised by the Catholic Media Federation will take place in Lourdes from Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th January 2023. A press conference presentation for these Days took place on Monday, 12th … Continued

On 18th January 1862, in the name of the Catholic Church, the Bishop of Tarbes, Mgr. Laurence, published his pastoral letter “passing judgment on the Apparition which took place at the Grotto of Lourdes”. Nearly 4 years after the apparitions … Continued

On 9th, 10th and 11th February, at the Sanctuary of Lourdes, the “Lourdes February Days” will bring together the 850 international actors of pilgrimages (pilgrimage directors, Hospitality presidents, religious tourism professionals, partners of the Sanctuary, etc.). Registration starts on Friday … Continued

One week after Christmas, on 1st January, the Church invites us to start the New Year by contemplating Mary, Mother of God. In Lourdes we pray to Mary, Mother of God Since 11th February 1858, the date of the first … Continued

On Monday, 12th December at 11 a.m., a Mass will be celebrated in honour of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It will be presided by Don Jean-Xavier Salefran, vice-rector of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, and led by the … Continued

“Let us set out spiritually, drawn by the humility of Him who became man to come and meet each one of us” (Pope Francis) The Sanctuary will be illuminated until the Epiphany From 8th December, the Sanctuary will be illuminated … Continued

“As we celebrate your International Day, I would like to speak directly to all of you who live with any condition of disability, to tell you that the Church loves you and needs each of you for the fulfilment of … Continued

“On this feast day […] the Church proclaims the Kingdom of Christ, already present, but still growing in all its mystery towards its full manifestation. You, young people, are indispensable bearers of the dynamics of the Kingdom of God, the … Continued

For the 6th World Day of the Poor, which will take place on Sunday, 13th November 2022, Pope Francis invites us “not to lose heart but to renew our initial motivation” of our relationship with the poor, each according to … Continued