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Pope Leo XIV draws 800,000 faithful to Paris before emotional Lourdes pilgrimage
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· September 26, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated a huge outdoor Mass in Paris, then travelled to Lourdes to pray at the grotto, greet pilgrims and continue his French pilgrimage.
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