Photo of the Day: June 28, 2017
LOURDES, France: Participants in the traditional pilgrimage of motorcyclists to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes attend Benediction at the Grotto of Massabielle, the most sacred site at the Sanctuary. Several thousand motorcycles, scooters and other similar vehicles participate in this annual pilgrimage, which in 2017 was held on on June 17 and 18.
Our Lady of Lourdes and motorcycles
Laurent Ferriere | Hans Lucas | AFP
Aleteia Image Department - published on 06/28/17
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