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Social distancing is enforced for people praying at Lourdes with circles on the ground

Social distancing is enforced for people praying at Lourdes with circles on the ground Source: Getty

The pandemic has forced Church authorities to use social media and live streamed events to bring Lourdes to pilgrims in their own homes.

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The pandemic has forced Church authorities to use social media and live streamed events to bring Lourdes to pilgrims in their own homes.

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This feature was originally broadcast on the BBC World Service

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