Also known as Avimukta, meaning “never abandoned by Shiva,” Varanasi is considered an eternal city that grants liberation, or moksha, to those who seek it.
Sunrise at the Holy Ghats of Varanasi, India silentwings_M_Ghosh - Shutterstock
Monument to Queen Isabella in Madrid, by Manuel Oms Canet VD Image Lab - Shutterstock
Isabella the Catholic’s pilgrimages helped shape Spain’s history. Her personal devotion strengthened both the Jacobean tradition and the veneration of Guadalupe
Hagar Qim, ancient Megalithic Temple of Malta, is a UNESCO world heritage in Malta in the Mediterranean Mary416 - Shutterstock
For those who explore Malta’s caves, it is not just a matter of viewing geological wonders, but of experiencing a continuity of worship and devotion
A pilgrim having fun on St James Way indru360 - Shutterstock
Choosing your pilgrimage path is not about finding the “right” one for everyone—it’s about finding the path that’s right for you
Millions of pilgrims expected in Rome for Jubilee 2025 Stanley Kalvan - Shutterstock
The 2025 Jubilee will include special Masses, public events and, of course, opportunities to pass through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica
Göbekli Tepe Oktay Altay - Shutterstock
According to some scholars, this Neolithic archaeological place could be the first pilgrimage site in history
Interior of the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche Danita Delimont - Shutterstock
Each year, visitors from all over the country come to pay their respects to Mary in this tiny chapel in Florida
St Pauls Islets, off the northeast coast of Malta Diana Mower - Shutterstock
By walking the Sancti Pauli walk, pilgrims follow in Paul’s footsteps, discovering Malta’s historical pilgrimage paths – an enriching spiritual and cultural experience.
Clouds from Scottish flag Igor Salov - Shutterstock
The Scottish flag, the Saltire, features a white diagonal cross on a blue background –the cross of Saint Andrew, the country’s patron saint