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Pilgrimage to Lourdes Promoted by Papal Power Claims
The article argues the Lourdes pilgrimage is a political tool used by the Papacy and Catholic clergy to sway public opinion against secular rulers. It notes miracles claimed at Becket and Lourdes, cites the Times correspondent on Paris pilgrims, and describes a massive turnout of about 100000 with priests dominating the ranks.
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Becket
Canterbury
Derby
Chaucer
Epsom Downs
Heaven
la Salétid
Lourdes
Hlas
Our Lady of Lourdes
France
Times
Paris
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Italy