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150th anniversary of Virgin Mary's appearance takes Pope Benedict XVI to Lourdes
The main reason, I suppose, why some people dislike Lourdes is that they suspect it of commerce, miracle-mongering and idolatry. It is strange that such strictures seem not to apply to the pilgrim destination of Santiago de Compostela, the shrine of the doubtful remains of an Apostle.
Perhaps the likeness of the Spanish journey to a sporting challenge makes it seem wholesome.
The Pope is due to arrive in Lourdes this afternoon and preach four times tomorrow, for the 150th anniversary of the appearance of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous.
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