American Students Visit Lourdes on a Pilgrimage 1950

The video covers a pilgrimage journey of American students to the French Shrine of Lourdes and then to Rome during a holy year. It highlights the historical significance of Lourdes, where the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared in 1858, and the healing powers attributed to its spring. The Pope's announcement of a new Catholic dogma, the Assumption of the Virgin, is also discussed, marking a significant event in Catholic history.

What announcement did the Pope make regarding the Virgin Mary?

How does this pilgrimage relate to the Holy Year?