The uncovered facade of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary is seen with mosaics by Fr. Marko Rupnik at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in southwestern France in April 2023. (OSV News photo/courtesy Greg Erlandson)

Lourdes bans Society of St. Pius X Masses, covers Rupnik art ahead of pope's visit

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