Our Lady of Lourdes

Human tragedies are beginning to emerge as the floodwaters recede in Valencia, revealing the identities of the 95 confirmed dead from the severe weather event known as DANA.

One such tragedy is that of Antonio Tarajona and Lourdes Maria Garcia, who became trapped in the Payporta area with their three-month-old daughter, Angelina.

The authorities in Lourdes, one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Catholics, are considering removing mosaics created by Slovenian priest Marko Rupnik following sexual abuse allegations against him.

World Day of the Sick is observed on February 11 every year, introduced by Pope John Paul II in the year 1992. World Day of the Sick was started so that believers can pray for people who suffer from various illnesses. Celebration of World Day of the Sick usually involves everything from sharing prayers and messages on World Day of the Sick 2021, World Day of the Sick wishes and more.