The city of Lourdes, in the south of France, will be the second stop on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the country, after his stay in Paris. About 150,000 people are expected to attend a mass led by the pontiff at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday. Local businesses hope the influx of visitors will also boost the economy, as pilgrims spend money on souvenirs, food and other goods. Our report by C. Neidhardt, C. Romain, E. Auriaux and C. Bénétreau. Keywords for this article