Pupils from St Bedes, in Bradford, will have the chance to work alongside the leader of the Catholic Church in the UK.

Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor will join the pilgrims of the Society of Our Lady of Lourdes for their annual pilgrimage, which departs from the UK on Friday.

Also taking part in the journey to Lourdes, in southern France, will be pupils from Holy Family Catholic School, Keighley.

Pupils from Holy Family will help with pushing wheelchairs and other supporting and caring roles.