During his visit to Lourdes, Pope Léon XIV met with hospital staff, sick individuals, and several people recognized as miracle cases on Sunday afternoon. Among them was Antonietta Raco, an Italian woman who was cured of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease, in 2009. Her healing was officially recognized as a miracle in April 2025. Invited by the Medical Office of Lourdes and the Vatican, Antonietta Raco had the opportunity to meet the Pope. The encounter was brief but deeply emotional for her. After returning to Italy, she shared her experience with Aleteia, a Catholic news website. Aleteia asked Antonietta Raco about her meeting with Pope Léon XIV in Lourdes and what she felt about meeting him in a place that had changed her life. She described the meeting as an immense emotional experience. It took place in front of the Notre-Dame Welcome Center. The Pope had met with several people and, as he was leaving, he greeted the international medical commission of the Medical Office of Lourdes and the other doctors present. Among those present were Sister Bernadette Moriau, a French miracle case, and Delizia Cirolli, another Sicilian miracle case. When the Pope approached, she took his hand and kissed it. He held her hand tightly throughout the encounter, and his gaze was filled with genuine gentleness. She told the Pope that she was praying for him, and he responded by saying he would pray for her and her family. The moment was intense and filled with grace, though it lasted only a few minutes. She said it felt much longer and was very beautiful. She found it difficult to describe the emotions she felt. What particularly touched her was when the Pope spoke in French during his homily. She explained that she does not speak French and does not understand the language well. However, she listened to the mass and all the celebrations he presided over. What moved her most was the Pope’s words in French during the homily, which brought tears to her eyes. She asked Dr. Giada Monami to explain what the Pope was saying. Dr. Monami told her that the Pope was speaking about euthanasia, suffering, and the service of those who care for the sick. This deeply touched her. Even without understanding the language, she sensed that the Pope was addressing something very important. She said she would remember the pilgrimage and the Pope’s closeness to those who suffer. She noted that the Pope never forgets people who are going through difficult times and always offers words of hope and is attentive to their situations. While everyone would have liked to meet the Pope personally, it was impossible to greet everyone individually. However, he blessed everyone with words full of affection. All those present left with hearts full of joy. For Antonietta, she has returned home to Italy, but her mind remains in Lourdes. She cannot detach herself from the place or from the people she met there, especially the sick. Every visit to Lourdes is different, with new people and new situations, but they all look in the same direction. She had the chance to speak with some of them, and they were happy about the pilgrimage and the Pope’s presence.