Lourdes

The name "Lourdes" appears in recent news in two distinct contexts. Firstly, it refers to Sister Lourdes, a 77-year-old Augustinian nun living in the Bab el-Oued neighborhood of Algiers. She is newsworthy because Pope Francis (referred to as Léon XIV in the article, possibly in error) visited her during his trip to Algeria. The Pope has known her for about fifteen years, and she survived an attack in 1994. Secondly, "Lourdes" is indirectly associated with Tarbes, a city in France. A military man on trial for domestic violence escaped from custody at the courthouse in Tarbes. This event triggered a police investigation for evasion and property damage. While Lourdes, the city, is not directly involved in the escape, Tarbes is within its broader geographical region, making it a relevant location in the news.