Lourdes: Pope Leo XIV visits, 200,000 faithful expected

Pope Leo XIV will visit Lourdes this weekend, the third pope to visit the sanctuary.

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200,000 people are expected for this major religious event.

The visit comes amid renewed interest in Catholic practice.

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