A deeply moving moment unfolded at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes as 13-year-old Eva Molenmaker serenaded Pope Leo XIV during his apostolic visit to France. Eva, a French schoolgirl from Fuveau near Aix-en-Provence, appeared dressed in traditional historical attire portraying Saint Bernadette Soubirous, the young visionary associated with the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Her performance took place at the Notre Dame Shelter on the sanctuary grounds, where Pope Leo met with sick pilgrims, volunteers and healthcare workers. Amid testimonies, prayer and moments of encounter, Eva’s song brought warmth and emotion to the gathering, creating one of the most memorable human moments of the Pope’s visit to Lourdes. The scene reflected the spiritual heart of Lourdes — a place where prayer, suffering, service and hope come together under the maternal presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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