Notes from the Field: Office of Medical Observ. (Lourdes)
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Take a look at reported cases of miracles at the Office of Medical Observations.
Many may find spiritual healing in the rites and rituals of the pilgrimage to Lourdes, while others believe they find physical healing. Whenever someone claims they are physically cured by the waters of Lourdes, the case is evaluated by an international committee of medical professionals. Get an exclusive look at the records of the Office of Medical Observations.
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Funding for Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler provided by Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Hans and Margret Rey/Curious George Fund, The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by public television viewers.
Notes from the Field: Office of Medical Observ. (Lourdes)
Clip: Episode 1 | 2m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
Many may find spiritual healing in the rites and rituals of the pilgrimage to Lourdes, while others believe they find physical healing. Whenever someone claims they are physically cured by the waters of Lourdes, the case is evaluated by an international committee of medical professionals. Get an exclusive look at the records of the Office of Medical Observations.
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Preview: Ep1 | 1m 35s | Travel with American pilgrims to Lourdes. (1m 35s)
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