Pope to pilgrims in Lourdes: ‘You will leave as missionaries of hope'
During his apostolic journey to France, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes and urged pilgrims to act as missionaries of hope. He emphasized the importance of spiritual conversion, penance, and defending the dignity of human life amidst modern societal challenges.
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The Pope's message highlights the Vatican's ongoing engagement with contemporary bioethical debates and global conflicts, offering spiritual guidance to millions of Catholics worldwide.
Vatican News Celebrating Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday, the third day of his apostolic journey to France, Pope Leo XIV said the gathering of pilgrims from France and around the world revealed “the universal face of the Church,” and he encouraged them to bring “the consolation of Lourdes” back to their homes and communities. Reflecting on the Sunday readings and the message entrusted by the Virgin Mary to Saint Bernadette, the Pope placed conversion at the heart of his homily.
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