Content overview: “Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass in Lourdes Before 150,000 Pilgrims”. Pope Leo XIV continued his visit to France by traveling to Lourdes, one of the most significant Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees. There, he celebrated an open-air mass before an estimated 150,000 faithful, marking a highlight of his second day in the country. The visit underscores the Pope's focus on engaging with the global Catholic community at sacred sites. Hendro Munstermann, a Vatican correspondent for the Dutch newspaper Nederland Dagblad, joined FRANCE 24 from Lourdes to provide insights into the Pope's visit.
He shared his impressions of the atmosphere and discussed the significance of the pilgrimage for attendees. The mass was a central event, drawing pilgrims from across Europe and beyond. On Sunday, the Pope is scheduled to celebrate another open-air mass and then meet privately with seven survivors of clerical sexual abuse. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.