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  Preparations for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lourdes in 2026
  Published : 2026-09-16 | Categories : News from Lourdes , Religious News

  With just a few days to go before the arrival of Pope Leo XIV in Lourdes, on 26 and 27 September 2026, the entire Marian town is buzzing with final preparations. From the Sanctuary to the [...]

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  Torchlight Procession in Lourdes - A moment of Prayer and Light
  Published : 2026-09-09 | Categories : News from Lourdes , Religious News

  The Torchlight Procession in Lourdes is one of the best-known and most moving ways of taking part in the traditional procession requested by the Virgin Mary.

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  The Popes at Lourdes: from John Paul II to Leo XIV’s visit in 2026
  Published : 2026-09-02 | Categories : News from Lourdes , Religious News

  Find out which popes have visited Lourdes, learn about the pilgrimages of John Paul II and Benedict XVI, and discover Leo XIV’s itinerary in Lourdes in September 2026.

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  Biblical first names: meanings and ideas for girls and boys in 2026
  Published : 2026-08-26 | Categories : Religious News

  For generations, biblical names have found their way into families around the world, offering a wealth of meaning and heritage.

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  What is the Assumption?
  Published : 2026-08-12 | Categories : Religious News

  The feast of the Assumption celebrates the end of the earthly life of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. Every 15 August, Christians celebrate the Assumption...

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  Prayer to overcome fear with Saint Michael the Archangel
  Published : 2026-07-29 | Categories : How do you pray?

  Fear can affect any one of us, whether it relates to the future, illness, a difficult situation or a period of uncertainty.

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  Religious Images: History, Meaning, and Gift Ideas
  Published : 2026-07-22 | Categories : News from the Rosary Palace , The Saints of the Christian Religion

  For several centuries, religious images—also known as devotional images—have accompanied Catholics in their prayers and throughout the major milestones of their lives.

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  Welcoming the sick in Lourdes
  Published : 2026-07-15 | Categories : Religious News

  Every year, Lourdes welcomes thousands of sick and disabled people who come to undertake a pilgrimage marked by faith, hope and fellowship.

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