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12 million pilgrims expected to visit Guadalupe Basilica this week
Between Dec. 8–12, an estimated 12 million pilgrims are expected to have visited the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe... Read more
Archaeological discovery sheds light on Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land 1,500 years ago
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have discovered a Byzantine-period church in the northern Negev desert with wall art displaying... Read more
Catholic pilgrimages in the United States: a new renaissance?
This weekend, the longest Catholic pilgrimages ever organized in the United States — possibly the world — will commence on... Read more
Thousands gather at Jordan River with patriarch to mark baptism of Jesus
For 24 years, the Catholic community in the region has made a pilgrimage, gathering around its patriarch, to celebrate the... Read more
More than 134,000 make pilgrimage to venerate renowned crucifix in Argentina
Pilgrims came this past weekend to the village of Villa de la Quebrada in central Argentina to bring their intentions... Read more
More than 100 pilgrims cross the Andes in a show of love for the Virgin Mary
The initiative was coordinated by the young men in the Schoenstatt Movement and youths from Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, and Chile... Read more
Historic 12.5 million pilgrims visit Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Mexico
The Basilica of Guadalupe is the most visited Marian sanctuary in the world and even exceeds the number of pilgrims... Read more
Record-breaking 2.4 million people take part in Our Lady of Zapopan pilgrimage in Mexico
The pilgrimage culminated Oct. 12 with a Mass at the Basilica of Zapopan in Jalisco state, Mexico. Read more
This Catholic is trekking 4,000 miles across Europe to Jerusalem
Carlota Valenzuela began the epic foot pilgrimage in January. Read more
St. Philip Neri’s 7 Churches Pilgrimage returns after pandemic break
After a 2-year pause, around 800 people walked more than 15 miles in the saint’s footsteps. Read more
PHOTOS: 10th annual Traditional Latin Mass pilgrimage to Rome
The Populus Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage took place on Oct. 29-31. Read more
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40,000 Catholics make pilgrimage to Our Lady of Czestochowa in Poland
The traditional walking pilgrimage to venerate an icon of the Black Madonna of Częstochowa housed in the shrine dates back... Read more
International pilgrims scarce as pandemic subsides in Italy
As life returns to normal in Italy, Catholic pilgrimage destinations are celebrating feasts publicly again. But, there’s one thing glaringly... Read more
Pilgrimages canceled as new Israeli quarantine comes into effect
New Israeli quarantine measures, in effect from Thursday, have led to cancelled trips to the Holy Land, with some pilgrims... Read more
50,000 young pilgrims climb to 'Cristo Rey' shrine
More than 50,000 Mexican young people made a pilgrimage Saturday to the iconic monument and shrine to Christ the King, situated... Read more
Pope Francis names delegate to oversee pilgrims at Lourdes shrine
Pope Francis has appointed a special delegate to oversee the pastoral care of pilgrims and other management at the Marian... Read more
Pope permits pilgrimages to Medjugorje as apparitions continue to be studied
Pope Francis has given the green light for Catholics to organize pilgrimages to Medjugorje, a site of alleged Marian apparitions,... Read more
Homeless woman says 'miracle' allowed her to come to Rome
When Marina “Nina” Vela learned that she had been selected from the community of homeless people on the streets of... Read more
Holy Land pilgrimages on the rise, despite political tensions
While the transition of the American embassy to Jerusalem has exacerbated regional tension in recent months, the number of Christian... Read more
