Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is a major pilgrimage site in Lourdes, France, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It commemorates the 1858 apparitions of Mary to a young girl named Bernadette Soubirous. The sanctuary complex includes a basilica, chapels, and a healing spring believed to possess spiritual and physical healing powers. Millions of visitors, especially those seeking comfort or cures, come annually for prayer, reflection, and to experience the spiritual atmosphere. The site promotes faith, hope, and revival, serving as a symbol of Marian devotion and divine intervention in Catholic tradition.