In 1858, in the grotto of Massabielle, near Lourdes in southern France, Our Lady appeared 18 times to Bernadette Soubirous, a young peasant girl. She revealed herself as the Immaculate Conception ...

From this grotto of Massabielle ... John Paul had the answer here too. “Finally, Our Lady of Lourdes has a message for everyone. Be men and women of freedom! But remember: Human freedom is ...

In Lourdes, France ... and after receiving communion on the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Bernadette felt an irresistible urge to return to the Grotto. Since the barricade was still in place ...