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Meet Sister Bernadette, the most recently-cured person at Lourdes
The religious sister, suffering from a nerve disorder affecting her lower spine, was persuaded by her doctor to take a... Read more
Fire destroys half of the Chapels of Light at Lourdes shrine
The shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France estimated damages to be a little more than $1.5 million. Read more
‘I felt I completely lost my soul’: Ex-military nurse battling addiction finds solace at Lourdes
‘My family grieved me as I was basically gone,’ Richard Johnson said during a pilgrimage to Lourdes. Read more
‘Warriors to Lourdes’ pilgrimage brings comfort to wounded souls
More than 175 U.S. active-duty personnel and veterans are taking part in a pilgrimage sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Lourdes
The pope chose the 58-year-old priest Msgr. Jean-Marc Micas. Read more
Pope Francis: Ask Our Lady of Lourdes to help you have an open heart
His video message marked the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Read more
Pilgrims couldn’t visit Lourdes. So a drone photographer took Lourdes to them
How a young French Catholic overcame the limits of the coronavirus lockdown. Read more
‘Lourdes Nights’ to draw pilgrims to French shrine after pandemic closure
The initiative will be held throughout July and August. Read more
Lourdes shrine invites the sick to find hope through virtual visit
On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the papal delegate for the Marian shrine urged masked pilgrims and virtual... Read more
Lourdes offers digital pilgrimage as shrine struggles without pilgrims
As global coronavirus cases have surpassed 13 million, Lourdes is offering a digital pilgrimage this week to pray for the... Read more
Pope Francis asks Mary to intercede for end to pandemic during rosary with world’s shrines
Pope Francis asked the Virgin Mary to intercede for an end to “this terrible pandemic” as he recited the rosary... Read more
French Catholics begin novena as Lourdes closes for first time in history
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has closed for the first time in over a century following new restrictions... Read more
Pope Francis' message to those suffering 'at the foot of the cross'
Pope Francis told those who are sick and suffering Friday that the world needs their prayers. Read more
Pickpocketing on the rise in Lourdes, authorities caution pilgrims
As reports of theft are on the rise at a famous Marian shrine in France, Lourdes authorities have increased security... Read more
Pope Francis names delegate to oversee pilgrims at Lourdes shrine
Pope Francis has appointed a special delegate to oversee the pastoral care of pilgrims and other management at the Marian... Read more
The generals who marched with 'Warriors' in Lourdes
Two military generals explained to CNA how their faith impacts their military career, and what the International Military Pilgrimage meant... Read more
A pilgrim people: The Warriors to Lourdes share their stories
CNA had a chance to get to know some of the more than 200 pilgrims who traveled to Lourdes as... Read more
Wisdom, gratitude, healing, fellowship: A military family’s journey to Lourdes
Every pilgrim to Lourdes has their own motivations and reasons for making the journey. For the Mayors, the International Military... Read more
'On the March' with the International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Over 12,000 soldiers from over 40 countries are set to arrive in Lourdes, France on Friday as part of the... Read more
Lourdes shrine evacuated due to flash flooding
As heavy rains cause flash flooding across parts of France, the Marian shrine at Lourdes has been evacuated until further... Read more
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