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Pope Francis greets the crowd at Castel Gandolfo before the Sunday Angelus on July 14, 2013.

Pope meets with 500 young pilgrims at St. Peter's Basilica

Aug 28, 2013

Pope Francis met today at Saint Peter’s Basilica with around 500 youths from the central Italian diocese of Piacenza-Bobbio, who... Read more

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Conference calls for spiritual preservation of Way of St. James

Aug 5, 2013

The spiritual meaning of the Way of St. James pilgrimage must not be reduced to a mere touristic and ecological... Read more

Rich Gannon takes part in a June 10, 2013 interview just outside of Vatican City.

Rome visit deepens former NFL quarterback's faith

Jun 11, 2013

As he stood next to St. Peter’s Square, former NFL quarterback Rich Gannon reflected on how his family’s first visit... Read more

Pilgrims walk into St. Peter's Square the night before the beatification of Pope John Paul II, April 30, 2012.

Vatican hopes 'Scrinium' trips will spread pilgrimage to young

Dec 6, 2012

The Vatican is introducing a set of short trips to holy sites aimed at introducing young people to the concept... Read more

Andrea Manfredonia writes on the Faith Scroll at the Vatican's Pilgrim Office.

Vatican office unveils Faith Scroll for pilgrims

Nov 15, 2012

In honor of the Year of Faith, pilgrims to Rome can now share their thoughts about the gift of faith... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI on a pastoral visit to Loreto screenshot.

Pope entrusts Year of Faith, evangelization synod to Mary

Oct 4, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI made a one-day pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Loreto in Italy to entrust the forthcoming Synod... Read more

Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury.

St. John Vianney relic headed to England for first time

Jun 5, 2012

Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury is asking Catholics to make a pilgrimage to venerate the heart of Saint John Vianney... Read more