Our Lady of Lourdes
| Our Lady of Lourdes | |
|---|---|
 rock cave where Soubirous saw the apparition | |
| Location | Lourdes, France |
| Date | 11 February 1858 |
| Witness | Saint Bernadette Soubirous |
| Type | Marian apparition |
| Holy See approval | 1862, during the pontificate of Pope Pius IX |
| Shrine | Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Lourdes, France |
Our Lady of Lourdes is a name for the Virgin Mary. She is believed to have appeared near Lourdes, France. The first appearance was on 11 February 1858. It was seen by Bernadette Soubirous, a 14 year old peasant. Seventeen more appearances were reported that year.
