Pax Christi International Pilgrimage to Lourdes

From 18 to 20 July 2025, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the movement, Pax Christi France is organising an international pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. This will be a time of meeting and sharing, of commemoration and thanksgiving for all Pax Christi International members, friends and supporters.

All Pax Christi International members and associates worldwide are invited and each country is strongly encouraged to send a delegation or representative. Each delegation will have a place in each part of the program, which you will find below.

An invitation is also extended to all the friends of peace with whom you work.

Please indicate your intention to participate as a delegation on this form. Pax Christi France will contact all those who fill in this form to arrange the logistics and practicalities.

Why go to Lourdes for the 80th anniversary?

It was in Lourdes that the Pax Christi International movement was first developed in 1948. Pax Christi France still maintains an active presence there. Lourdes is a place of hope, and our shared experiences will be a source of hope for all.

Programme

The programme will be presided by Archbishop Philippe Ballot of the Metz Diocese, President of Pax Christi France.