Lourdes apparitions

Lourdes
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The grotto where the Virgin Mary is reported to have appeared to Bernadette Soubirous. June, 1984

Lourdes
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Crowds of the faithful at Lourdes along the Gav de Pau River. June, 1984

The Roman Catholic Church believes that the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous here at Lourdes.  The water from the spring water flowing from the site is said by the Church to be related to miracles.  

Lourdes apparitions

The Marian Apparitions at Lourdes were reported in 1858 by Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year-old miller's daughter from the town of Lourdes in southern France.

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