VOICED : Los peregrinos comienzan poco a poco a volver a Lourdes

Pilgrims are returning to Lourdes due to relaxed COVID-19 measures. First-time visitors express gratitude and family prayers. Visitor numbers remain lower than pre-COVID levels, with the sanctuary expecting around one million visitors this year. The recovery is slow but steady, hindered by the delta variant. Lourdes, heavily reliant on tourism, faces challenges as it is the second most popular hotel destination in France after Paris.

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