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The procession of “Our Lady of Trapani” in La Goulette, Tunis, Tunisia, on Aug. 15, 2024.

Marian procession in Tunisia brings Catholics and Muslims together

Aug 26, 2024

By ACI MENA

Every year in the heart of North Africa, the country of Tunisia offers a unique spectacle: an annual procession honoring... Read more

The Eucharist and the crowd for the procession as part of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.

PHOTOS: Massive Eucharistic procession through downtown Indianapolis

Jul 20, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Thousands of people lined the streets of Indianapolis July 20 for a one-mile Eucharistic procession, taking the National Eucharistic Revival ... Read more

Four men carry a statue of St. Bonaventure during a candlelight procession on July 14, 2023, in Bagnoregio, Italy, his birthplace, on the vigil of the saint's feast day.

PHOTOS: Birthplace of St. Bonaventure celebrates his feast day

Jul 15, 2023

By Matthew Santucci

For the citizens of Bagnoregio, Italy, the birthplace of St. Bonaventure, his July 15 feast is a solemn holy day... Read more

Procession for the feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help passes in front of Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major.

PHOTOS: Procession in Rome honors Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Jun 27, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Led by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, a procession through the streets of Rome took place this past Sunday beginning at... Read more

St. Peter’s Square was illuminated by candlelight the night of Saturday, May 20, 2023, as pilgrims prayed the rosary in a procession in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

PHOTOS: Rosary procession in St. Peter’s Square honors the Blessed Virgin Mary

May 22, 2023

By Courtney Mares

St. Peter’s Square was illuminated by candlelight Saturday night as pilgrims prayed the rosary in a procession in honor of... Read more

This year's procession honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe in Los Angeles was well attended after a limited, cars-only procession in 2020 during the pandemic.

PHOTOS: Los Angeles, San Diego pay tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe with processions, Masses after year hiatus

Dec 7, 2021

By Autumn Jones

On Sunday, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles held its 90th annual procession and outdoor Mass honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe.... Read more

Corpus Christi procession in downtown Washington DC.

Corpus Christi comes to the Capitol

Jun 24, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

A group of about 350 people, including priests, sisters, and laypersons, processed through Washington, DC on Sunday to celebrate the... Read more

Pope Benedict leads Corpus Christi procession in Rome on June 7, 2012.

Pope says Vatican II did not reject Eucharistic adoration or processions

Jun 7, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI says the Second Vatican Council did not reject Eucharistic adoration outside of Mass, including the Corpus Christi... Read more

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Ernest Board (1877-1934), “Albertus Magnus Teaches in the Streets of Paris.”

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