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Pope in Lourdes: Marian Shrine Closes Registration After Being Overwhelmed by Massive Turnout

When registrations opened on August 10 for Leo XIV's September 26-27 visit to the Marian sanctuary, organizers initially regarded registration as advisable rather than compulsory. Within less than ten days, however, 100,000 pilgrims had registered The post Pope in Lourdes:

Pope in Lourdes: Marian Shrine Closes Registration After Being Overwhelmed by Massive Turnout

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When registrations opened on August 10 for Leo XIV's September 26-27 visit to the Marian sanctuary, organizers initially regarded registration as advisable rather than compulsory.

Within less than ten days, however, 100,000 pilgrims had registered The post Pope in Lourdes:

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When registrations opened on August 10 for Leo XIV's September 26-27 visit to the Marian sanctuary, organizers initially regarded registration as advisable rather than compulsory. Within less than ten days, however, 100,000 pilgrims had registered The post Pope in Lourdes:

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