Discover the history of Kerala’s Saint Thomas Christians, their encounter with the Portuguese, and India’s ancient Christian pilgrimage sites
Vasco da Gama's arrival in Calicut in 1498. Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal - Public Domain
"Um Ali" or "Umm Ali" is a traditional dessert consisting of baked puff pastry combined with double cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and coconut, topped with a mix of nuts hussein farar - Shutterstock
Egypt’s beloved Umm Ali dessert hides a tale of murder, power, and a forgotten sultana. Discover the legend behind its name and the history it obscures
An aerial view of the golden, tallest statue of the Virgin (Madonnina) on the central spire of the Duomo at Milano, Italy VILTVART - Shutterstock
Discover Italy’s spiritual capital: abbeys, sanctuaries, and pilgrimage routes that connect heritage, culture, and religious tourism.
Portrait of Maori hero Wiremu Tāmihana By Gottfried Lindauer, Public Domain
Discover Wiremu Tāmihana, the Māori leader who built thriving communities, championed peace, and resisted British colonial expansion in New Zealand.
Il-Redentur is carried in procession through the streets of Senglea, Malta By Ronnie Gauci - My private collection, Public Domain
Discover the Redeemer of Senglea, one of Malta’s most venerated sacred images, its mysterious origins, reported miracles, and nearly 300 years of devotion.
Caminho de Fátima directional sign in Tomar (Portugal) Odecam - Shutterstock
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A pilgrim in front of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima in Portugal margouillat photo - Shutterstock
Fátima launches Via Pacis, its own pilgrim certificate. Just 13 kilometres on foot are required. Discover how it works and how to qualify
Pilgrims at the iconic Cruz de Ferro, a famous and important landmark on the Camino de Santiago Alvaro German Vilella - Shutterstock
Discover the Cruz de Ferro, one of the most symbolic landmarks on the French Way, where pilgrims leave a stone before continuing towards Santiago
Statue of the Virgin called La Virgen de Biakorri on the road on the first stage of the Camino de Santiago in the Pirineos from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles Patrizia Molinari - Shutterstock
Discover the Virgin of Biakorri, protector of shepherds and pilgrims on the Route Napoléon, an iconic landmark on the French Way between Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Roncesvalles