A trip to Fatima or Santiago de Compostela is no longer just about faith – it’s also about logistics. Who organizes these journeys? Who selects the routes?
People visiting the Duomo of Milan (Italy) gg-foto - Shutterstock
Famous Cleopatra Gate at Mersin (Tarsus) daphnusia images - Shutterstock
Tarso’s rich past and evocative atmosphere make it an unmissable destination for those drawn to history, mythology, and spirituality
A beautiful view of the limestone rocks at Castle Hill, New Zealand Wirestock Creators - Shutterstock
It connection with The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings—has turned Castle Hill into an unofficial pilgrimage site for fans of these mythic sagas.
Landscape from the square of the Basilica of Fátima - Portugal Sebastian_Photography - Shutterstock
Fátima – one of the world’s most-visited Marian pilgrimage sites – hosts the 12th edition of the International Workshops on Religious Tourism (IWRT)
St. Patrick's Cathedral Basilica, Catholic parish church, basilica and former cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York Popova Valeriya
Old St. Patrick’s, completed in 1815, was the first Catholic cathedral in New York for both Irish and Italian communities
A statue marks the place where St Paul shipwrecked in Malta Visit Malta
The year was 60 CE. A Roman vessel battled the fury of a Mediterranean storm, its sails torn, its timbers groaning against the relentless siege of wind and sea
Mazu Pilgrimage in Taiwan Wise Lee - Shutterstock
What sets this pilgrimage apart is something extraordinary—it may well be the only pilgrimage in the world with no fixed route.
A multitude of pilgrims circumambulate (tawaf) Kaaba ESB Professional - Shutterstock
The Kaaba is the focal point of the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
The experience of sailing with the pilgrimage to Santiago Giovanni Rinaldi -Shutterstock
The Way to Santiago by Sailboat, a maritime pilgrimage that blends the experience of sailing with the journey to Santiago