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On Pope Leo's second day in France, he met with migrants, visited the country's synodal assembly, celebrated Mass for 700,000 people in central Paris, and prayed at the Grotto of the Apparitions in Lourdes. Read all
At the Grotto of the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Pope Leo entrusts France, its people and its Church to Our Lady. Read all
Just after arriving in the Marian pilgrimage city of Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV went to the heart of the shrine to pray to the Virgin Mary at the Grotto of Massabielle, surrounded by thousands of faithful. Kneeling in prayer, the Pope asked for “the gift of fraternal harmony” for the host country, and also entrusted to Mary the personal prayers of those who are sick and suffering. Read all
Addressing the General Assembly in New York, the Vatican Secretary of State calls for an end to wars, respect for international law, responsible use of artificial intelligence and renewed multilateralism. Read all
As Pope Leo XIV arrives at the Marian shrine of Lourdes, Vatican News speaks with the coordinating chaplain of the English-speaking pilgrims, Fr. James Phelan, who offers an inside look at the “home of Mary” that the Successor of Peter is making a pilgrimage to visit. Read all
At Mass in the Place de la Concorde in Paris, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the thirst for God that lies in the depths of every human heart. Read all
A newly baptized Catholic and two catechumens preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation share with Vatican News their stories of discovering the faith, saying that seeing the Pope gives them hope for the future. Read all
Addressing France’s synodal assembly, catechumen,s and newly baptized Catholics, Pope Leo XIV highlights the growing number of adults approaching the faith and urges the Church to accompany them beyond Baptism. Read all
As the Church celebrates the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edmund Power reflects on the theme: “Actions speak louder than words." Read all
Pope Leo XIV visits the ‘Maison Bakhita’ social integration centre in Paris, and encourages everyone to enjoy life in abundance by sharing our God-given spiritual and material gifts. Read all
Vatican News correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov brings us the great excitement at Pope Leo's encounter with 80,000 young people at the Stade de France. Read all
Vatican News correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov reports from the Cathedral of Notre Dame with Pope Leo XIV, who this evening became the first Pope to step inside the Cathedral since the devastating 2019 fire. Read all
On the first day of Pope Leo's Apostolic Journey to France, he met with President Macron, visited UNESCO, presided over vespers at Notre Dame, and led a prayer vigil with some 80,000 young people in the country's biggest stadium. Watch our video highlights here. Read all