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Pope Benedict XVI prays at the Grotto of the Apparitions, also called Grotto of Massabielle, on September 13, 2008 in the Sanctuary of Lourdes. Pope Benedict makes a pilgrimage to Lourdes to
Catholic News Service - Pope Francis prays at a replica of the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens in this file photo. Pope Francis will pray there May 30, the eve of
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