Can you be a pilgrim and stay on your couch?

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

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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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