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Tomb of Saint Lesmes, in the central aisle of the Church of Saint Lesmes in Burgos. Public Domain

The legend of the pilgrim monk who helped conquer Toledo

StoriesOctober 20, 2026

Discover the story of St. Lesmes, the French monk linked to a legend of Toledo’s conquest who became Burgos’s patron saint and a symbol of pilgrim hospitality

The crowd looking at "the Miracle of the Sun", occurred during the Our Lady of Fatima apparitions. Judah Bento Ruah - Published in Illustração Portugueza, 29 October 1917. Public Domain

Fátima, 1917: the day the sun changed the history of Portugal

StoriesOctober 16, 2026

Discover the Miracle of the Sun at Fátima in 1917, an extraordinary event that sparked controversy and transformed a small Portuguese town into a global pilgrimage site

A pilgrim in front of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima in Portugal margouillat photo - Shutterstock

Fátima Launches Its Own Pilgrim Certificate: Just 13 Kilometres to Qualify

StoriesOctober 13, 2026

Fátima launches Via Pacis, its own pilgrim certificate. Just 13 kilometres on foot are required. Discover how it works and how to qualify

J.R.R. Tolkien's book The Hobbit at the flea market. Ankara, Turkey Erman Gunes - Shutterstock

Bilbo Baggins and the art of learning to walk

StoriesOctober 9, 2026

Discover how Bilbo Baggins’ journey in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings explores the transformative power of travel, friendship, and returning home

Giotto - Legend of St Francis - -15- - Sermon to the Birds

Giotto - Legend of St Francis - Sermon to the Birds Public Domain

The Canticle of the Creatures: a song born in darkness and turned into a road

StoriesOctober 6, 2026

The Canticle of the Creatures was born during one of Francis of Assisi’s darkest times. Discover the places and journeys behind his great song of praise to creation

Mound of votive stones and offerings, Cruz de Ferro, Foncebadón Hill, tolobalaguer.com - Shutterstock

The Cruz de Ferro: a stone on centuries of History

StoriesOctober 2, 2026

The Cruz de Ferro is home to one of the Camino de Santiago’s most iconic rituals. Discover the history, legends, and uncertain origins of the stones left by pilgrims

View of the Saint Virila tunnel in the primitive Romanesque crypt of the Church of Holy Savior of Leyre (Iglesia de San Salvador de Leyre), Navarre David Vioque - Shutterstock

Saint Virila: A song to eternity on the Camino de Santiago

StoriesSeptember 29, 2026

Discover the legend of Saint Virila at Leyre Monastery, a Camino de Santiago story of eternity, forest, and sacred time in Navarre

Cueva de las Manos, Patagonia Ripio - Shuttertstock

The Cueva de las Manos: a Pilgrimage to Human Origins

StoriesSeptember 25, 2026

Discover Cueva de las Manos in Argentine Patagonia, a journey into rock art, human memory, and the ancient impulse to leave a mark

Saint Kim Dae-gon statue at Solmoe Shrine cstrike - Shutterstock.com

A Camino for a Korean martyr ahead of WYD 2027

StoriesSeptember 24, 2026

A route following in the footsteps of Saint Andrew Kim Taegon in South Korea—a pilgrimage path gaining new relevance ahead of World Youth Day Seoul 2027.