https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-heads-to-lourdes-what-to-know-about-one-of-catholicism-s-most-famous-pilgrimage-sitesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-heads-to-lourdes-what-to-know-about-one-of-catholicism-s-most-famous-pilgrimage-siteshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-heads-to-lourdes-what-to-know-about-one-of-catholicism-s-most-famous-pilgrimage-sites#u85054Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:55:33 +0000Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for a four-day journey that includes a visit to the famous pilgrimage site of Lourdes, drawing more than 150,000 visitors, residents, and business owners who are preparing to welcome him. The papal trip spans multiple stops, featuring encounters structured around strict French secularism, French spiritual roots, and broader European issues. Observers note the visit also intersects with the French Church dealing with the aftermath of an abuse crisis. Authorities and organizers are managing massive crowds and heightened tourism spikes across the country during