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- 1Pope Leo confronts church abuse legacy on Lourdes visit●At sacred Lourdes, Pope Leo confronts a new reminder of the church’s sins
Pope Leo is visiting Lourdes, the famed French Catholic pilgrimage site, where he faces renewed attention to the church's history of abuse and scandal. The Washington Post reports the trip serves as a fresh reminder of the institution's sins at one of its most sacred shrines. The visit comes as the pope continues to grapple with the church's credibility crisis.
- 2Thousands gather to see Pope in Lourdes and Paris●Watch: Thousands turn out to see Pope during Lourdes and Paris visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cmj6440w47zko?at_
Large crowds turned out in Lourdes and Paris to see the Pope during his visit to France, with footage showing thousands lining routes and gathering at events in both cities. Lourdes, one of the world's best-known Catholic pilgrimage sites, hosted part of the trip, drawing particular attention from the faithful and international media covering the papal tour.