The Chapelle de la Rue du Bac, located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for Catholics from all over the world. The shrine is particularly well known for the Marian apparitions experienced by Saint Catherine Labouré in 1830, which led to the creation of the Miraculous Medal. Through its history, significance and place in Marian devotion, let's discover why this chapel attracts millions of visitors every year. Read more...

The Miraculous Medal is a symbol of protection and devotion that attracts millions of devotees around the world. Whether you're looking to get a medal for yourself or to give one to a loved one, there are several options for finding one. Here's a guide to the places, shops and online options for acquiring a Miraculous Medal. Read more...

The Miraculous Medal, an object of Catholic piety, has been worn and venerated throughout the world for almost two centuries. The medal has a distinctive origin, marked by supernatural events, Marian apparitions and a message of protection and mercy. By tracing the full history of the Miraculous Medal, we will better understand its importance, its symbolism, and how it has become a symbol of faith for millions of believers. Read more...

The history of the Rosary Pilgrimage is closely linked to Marian devotion and the Rosary, practices deeply rooted in Catholic tradition. Initiated at the end of the 19th century at the instigation of the Dominicans, over the decades this pilgrimage has become one of the most important spiritual gatherings in Lourdes. Every year, this annual event attracts thousands of pilgrims wishing to pray and meditate together under the protection of the Virgin Mary. Read more...

The Rosary Pilgrimage to Lourdes is a major spiritual event that brings together thousands of pilgrims every year from all over France and beyond to experience an intense moment of prayer, fraternity and contemplation in the heart of the Pyrenees. Organised by the Dominican family, this pilgrimage generally takes place at the beginning of October, coinciding with the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, celebrated on 7 October. It's a special opportunity for the faithful to come and pray to the Virgin Mary in this emblematic place of Catholicism, where the young Bernadette Soubirous reported having seen the Virgin eighteen times in 1858. Read more...