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How changing recipients of golden roses reflect centuries of evolving papal influence

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A 2026 report notes that while most medieval papal ceremonial objects have vanished, the golden rose remains a surviving symbol. On September 26, 2026, Pope Leo XIV visited Lourdes and presented a golden rose to the Virgin Mary, marking the fifth time he has dedicated a rose to a Marian shrine or image during his papacy.

Key points

• The golden rose is the only surviving ceremonial object from the medieval papal monarchy, having disappeared or lost its original purpose since the 13th century.
• Pope Leo XIV dedicated a golden rose to Our Lady of Lourdes on September 26, 2026, during his visit to France, marking the fifth such dedication in his papacy.

Context and limitations

The article provides a single historical event from 2026 regarding papal symbolism. It does not detail the specific origins of the golden rose, the full history of its disappearance, or the broader context of papal influence in France.

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