Pope Leo heads to Lourdes: What to know about one of Catholicism’s most famous pilgrimage sites

The Grotto of Massabielle is one of the 22 sites making up the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. The sanctuary is home to numerous places of worship, including three basilicas: the Basilica of the ...

Pope Leo XIV will meet with the French abuse survivors as critics demand action

Pope Leo XIV plans to meet with seven survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy during his visit to France. The pope's ...

'Compulsory day' devoted to the Pope in Catholic schools sparks controversy in France

Catholic private schools are being urged to suspend normal classes on 25 September, the day Pope Leo XIV arrives in France.

No seats left at the Stade de France? Pope Leo XIV's vigil will be broadcast at Saint-Sulpice Church.

No room at the Stade de France for the Leo XIV vigil? On Friday, September 25, 2026, Saint-Sulpice Church will broadcast the ...