Key Facts

• Pope Leo XIV visited Lourdes, located in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains.
• Lourdes is a major place where Catholics come to pray and take part in religious events.
• The Pope celebrated a mass with around 150,000 attendees.
• The visit is part of a larger trip in France, which included masses and public appearances.
• The Pope’s visit attracted large crowds in other cities, including Paris.
• The event highlights the importance of religion and youth engagement in France.
• The coverage included updates from a Vatican correspondent reporting on the visit.