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American soldiers fighting near Monte Cassino, Italy United States Army in World War II: The War against Germany and Italy - Pictorial Record, Washington, D.C. 1988. Public Domain

The Hero Who Saved Montecassino: Julius Schlegel’s Quiet Courage

StoriesDecember 20, 2024

Montecassino Abbey was on the verge of being lost in the 20th century, were it not for the courage of one man, as great as he was humble.

Stonehenge during sunset winter solstice Chuta Kooanantkul - Shutterstock

Stonehenge: An ancient pilgrimage site?

StoriesDecember 17, 2024

The convergence of pilgrimage, ritual, and burial practices at Stonehenge suggests it was an important site on Neolithic times

Looking at Azure Window in Gozo island, Malta NadyaEugene - Shutterstock

Pilgrimage beyond the ordinary: Exploring Malta’s natural, cultural, and spiritual treasures

StoriesDecember 13, 2024

Malta, with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and deep-rooted spiritual heritage, offers pilgrims a uniquely meaningful journey.

Monument La Ofrenda in Tepeyac Garden, work of Aurelio G.D. Mendoza Belikova Oksana - Shutterstock

The starry message of Guadalupe

StoriesDecember 12, 2024

Beyond religious significance, the Virgin of Guadalupe embodies values of hope, compassion, and dignity

Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica is opened every 25 years ReoromART - Shutterstock

The Holy Door: The meaning of crossing the threshold

StoriesDecember 10, 2024

When the ceremonial hammer strikes the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica, it will signal more than the opening of a physical gateway. It will represent a symbolic path toward…

The Pontifical Basilica di San Nicola. St. Nicholas' Tomb in the crypt Kumpel - Shutterstock

From Myra to Italy: The historical odyssey of Saint Nicholas

StoriesDecember 3, 2024

The real Santa Claus tomb in Bari is a significant pilgrimage destination, drawing visitors worldwide to the Basilica di San Nicola.

Ávila will be a Human Rights Friendly City Sonia Bonet - Shutterstock

Ávila on the Path to Human Rights

StoriesNovember 29, 2024

Avila will soon be recognized as a Human Rights Friendly City, in connection with the Route to Human Rights on the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela.

Beautiful carvings and chandeliers in Great Mosque of Tlemcen Cortyn - Shutterstock

The Great Mosque of Tlemcen: A Landmark of Sufism and Islamic Art

StoriesNovember 29, 2024

Situated in the historic city of Tlemcen in northwestern Algeria, the Great Mosque of Tlemcen is a remarkable expression of Islamic architectural splendor.

The Sacre Coeur in Montmartre, Paris NavinTar - Shutterstock

A Pilgrimage Through Paris: Europe’s “Spiritual Capital”

StoriesNovember 26, 2024

Known as the City of Light, Paris also stands as a symbolic “spiritual capital” of Europe—a city where diverse religious traditions converge in a complex yet harmonious tapestry.