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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
