What is the religion in Lourdes?

Answer 1

Lourdes is a small, pretty town in the south of France which is the site of a Christian shrine where a young girl called Bernadette claimed to have a vision of the Virgin Mary. France is predominantly Roman Catholic country. Therefore, as far as the religion is concerned, Lourdes is a Christian site. However, as far as denomination is concerned (i.e. the branch of the Christian Church with which it is associated), most visitors to Lourdes tend to be Roman Catholics. However, as a non-Catholic (I am a member of the Church of England) when I visited Lourdes myself a couple of years ago I found that there were many denominations represented their as well as Roman Catholics including Anglicans (like myself) Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, and so on - and even non-believers who nevertheless wanted to experience the almost tangible spirituality of this special place.

Answer 2

There would be Catholic services in Lourdes, so the main one is mass. At special times, like Easter and Christmas, there would be services associated with those times. Baptisms and weddings can happen, though they normally happen in the town of Lourdes, and not in the churches and basilicas in the Domain area. There are also processions and prayer services, such as holy hours and exposition of the blessed sacrament.

Answer 3

pilgrims, most of them; you can also see religious people like priests, monks, and nuns but most of them are ordinary people also roman cathalics

Answer 4

The holy site of Lourdes is revered by Catholics

Answer 5

It is mainly Catholics, but members of other Christian religions go too. Anyone can go to Lourdes, so even some people who are not Christian can go too.

Answer 6

The religion in Lourdes is Catholic.