The Pope has arrived in Lourdes, a French town known for its religious significance, after his Air France plane landed at 7 p.m., according to Vatican News. He visited the Massabielle grotto, a site where Bernadette Soubirous, a 19th-century French girl, is said to have had visions of the Virgin Mary. During his visit, the Pope prayed for France, asking for "wise and generous leaders" who would serve the public good. Meanwhile, The Washington Post reported that the mosaics inside the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire—created by the priest-artist Marko Rupnik—have been covered over. Rupnik is accused of sexual and psychological abuse by at least twenty women, including nuns. This Sunday, the Pope will address a large crowd in Lourdes and also meet with seven victims of sexual violence committed by members of the Catholic Church. The Post noted that a 2021 report estimated that 330,000 children in France had been sexually assaulted by priests since 1950. In Madrid, thousands of people gathered in protest over the worsening housing crisis. Police reported 25,000 demonstrators, while organizers claimed the number was at least ten times higher. Protesters carried banners with the message: "You could be the next Maricarmen," referring to María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman evicted from her apartment this week. The demonstration aimed to highlight the urgent need for better housing policies. Juan Aguilar, speaking to El Mundo, said that housing is the biggest issue facing the country and that public authorities should invest more in this area. He described Abascal’s eviction as the moment that sparked widespread anger, targeting the socialist government of Pedro Sánchez and his party, the PSOE, which is accused of not addressing the crisis effectively. In Athens, six people were killed when an explosion collapsed a two-story apartment in the tourist area of Plaka, according to ABC News. The blast was linked to a gas leak, though the exact cause remains under investigation. Four of the six victims—two men and two women—were Americans, and their bodies were found among the rubble on Saturday. The tragedy has raised concerns about safety standards and infrastructure in the area. Other news includes a debate in Switzerland over whether "perpetual neutrality" should be enshrined in the country’s Constitution. In Brazil, the Minaçu mine is playing a key role in the global race for rare earths, which are essential for technology and renewable energy. Meanwhile, the Lucas Museum in Los Angeles has opened, offering a unique space for the "art of the people." There is also growing interest in whether people become more frugal as they age, a topic of discussion in personal finance and behavioral economics.