Lourdes Grotto closes – and reopens in a flash after flooding forces closure

Flash flooding caused the temporary closure of the famous grotto at the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France on 7 September, though the quick action of authorities and workers at the site meant it managed to reopen on the same day. During the enforced closure of the grotto, the main shrine complex The post Lourdes Grotto closes – and reopens in a flash after flooding forces closure appeared first on Catholic Herald.

Lourdes Grotto closes – and reopens in a flash after flooding forces closure
Flash flooding caused the temporary closure of the famous grotto at the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France on 7 September, though the quick action of authorities and workers at the site meant it managed to reopen on the same day. During the enforced closure of the grotto, the main shrine complex The post Lourdes Grotto closes – and reopens in a flash after flooding forces closure appeared first on Catholic Herald.