Notes from the Field: The Underground Basilica (Lourdes)
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Look inside one of the world's largest underground cathedrals in Lourdes, France.
Take a look inside one of the world’s largest underground basilicas—big enough to hold 25,000 people—where active and retired servicemen and women assemble yearly as part of the military pilgrimage to Lourdes.
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Notes from the Field: The Underground Basilica (Lourdes)
Clip: Episode 1 | 2m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
Take a look inside one of the world’s largest underground basilicas—big enough to hold 25,000 people—where active and retired servicemen and women assemble yearly as part of the military pilgrimage to Lourdes.
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Notes from the Field: Bathing at the Grotto (Lourdes)
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Look insides the baths at the Grotto in Lourdes. (2m 58s)
Notes from the Field: Giving Back (Lourdes)
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Service is a key part of many pilgrimages. (2m 46s)
Notes from the Field: Juan’s Story (Lourdes)
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Meet American pilgrim Juan Roldan traveling in Lourdes, France. (2m 32s)
Notes from the Field: Office of Medical Observ. (Lourdes)
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Take a look at reported cases of miracles at the Office of Medical Observations. (2m 44s)
Notes from the Field: The Healing Waters (Lourdes)
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Many sacred sites have water at their core. (2m 21s)
Notes from the Field: Zach's Story (Lourdes)
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Meet American pilgrim Zach Herrick traveling in Lourdes, France. (2m 22s)
Visions of the Virgin Mary (Lourdes)
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