Pilgrims light candles. Pope Leo XIV is in Lourdes as a pilgrim, among pilgrims from all over the world. At this shrine, where the sick, the frail, and those who suffer take center stage, he wishes to inspire hope and faith. Having already visited twice in his youth, he returns to a place that has shaped his spiritual journey. Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France and UNESCO France, Lourdes, September 26, 2027. Photograph by Patricia Huchot Boissier Staface. Pilgrims light candles. Pope Leo XIV is in Lourdes as a pilgrim, among pilgrims from all over the world. At this shrine, where the sick, the vulnerable, and those who suffer take precedence, he wishes to foster hope and faith. Having already visited twice in his youth, he returns to a place t
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Pilgrims light candles. Pope Leo XIV is in Lourdes as a pilgrim, among pilgrims from all over the world. At this shrine, where the sick, the frail, and those who suffer take center stage, he wishes to inspire hope and faith. Having already visited twice in his youth, he returns to a place that has shaped his spiritual journey. Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France and UNESCO France, Lourdes, September 26, 2027. Photograph by Patricia Huchot Boissier Staface. Pilgrims light candles. Pope Leo XIV is in Lourdes as a pilgrim, among pilgrims from all over the world. At this shrine, where the sick, the vulnerable, and those who suffer take precedence, he wishes to foster hope and faith. Having already visited twice in his youth, he returns to a place t
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