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The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament (2nd Sunday after Pentecost, in 2026: 7nd June) was instituted in the Middle Ages to commemorate the presence of Jesus Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist. It is a call to deepen our … Continued

On the Sunday following Pentecost, this year Sunday 31th May, the Church celebrates the Holy Trinity, inviting us to contemplate the very heart of the Christian mystery: one God in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This fundamental truth … Continued

On Saturday 30th May 2026 at 7.00 pm (Rome time), the Sanctuary of Lourdes will join Pope Leo XIV in reciting the Holy Rosary from the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens. This great Marian prayer will be broadcast … Continued

At Lourdes Mary, our Mother, Mother of the Church. Since 11 February 1858, huge crowds have been coming to Lourdes to entrust themselves to Mary.

Celebrating Pentecost in Lourdes. At the Lourdes Sanctuary, all liturgical celebrations
are celebrated in a special way. Pentecost marks the coming of the Holy Spirit.

The Sanctuary of Lourdes celebrates this great feast with pilgrims from all over the world. Come and experience the Feast of the Ascension in Lourdes. The feast of the Ascension celebrates Jesus’ ascension to God, his Father. It is celebrated … Continued

Since his election a year ago, Pope Leo XIV has been asked by several bishops to visit France. Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, on behalf of the French Bishops’ Conference, of which he is president, and in consultation with the Apostolic Nuncio, … Continued

The Sanctuary is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the canonical coronation of the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, an honour bestowed by the Pope on only very rare occasions. This tradition of the Church encourages the devotion of the … Continued

25th March 1858, the Lady says her name: “I am the Immaculate Conception” Nine months before Christmas and the celebration of the birth of Christ, the Catholic Church commemorates the Annunciation, the announcement made to Mary of the imminent birth … Continued

Starting in 2026, the Sanctuary of Lourdes will open a new three-year spiritual journey, based on the Gospel according to Saint Luke. Three years to walk with Mary, guided by her faith, her hope and her praise. The year 2026 … Continued