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Sculpture of Saint Theresa of Jesus in front of the medieval walls of old town of Ávila Juan Garcia Hinojosa - Shutterstock

Teresa of Ávila and Her Pilgrim’s Staff

StoriesNovember 19, 2024

Teresa de Jesus founded more than 20 convents, traveling long distances under harsh conditions, with a staff as her constant companion

Typical walking staffs carried by pilgrims Thomas Nuehnen - Shutterstock

The pilgrim’s staff: a trusted companion on the Way of St. James

StoriesNovember 12, 2024

From very early times, the staff was considered an indispensable part of the pilgrim’s equipment

Panoramic interior shot of Mosta Dome ZGPhotography - Shutterstock

Malta’s Christian legacy: From Paul’s shipwreck to modern pilgrimage

StoriesNovember 8, 2024

Today, Malta is renowned for its collection of Christian sites, pilgrimage routes, and religious festivals

A Franciscan Rosary in the Vatican Square Kristi Blokhin - Shutterstock

A Roman Franciscan itinerary for the coming Jubilee

StoriesNovember 6, 2024

There is a “camino” of St Francis of Assisi in Rome following his steps on his two pilgrimages in 1205 and 1209

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Varanasi: Shiva’s Eternal City

StoriesNovember 1, 2024

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.

Monument to Queen Isabella in Madrid, by Manuel Oms Canet VD Image Lab - Shutterstock

Isabella I of Castile: The Pilgrim Queen

StoriesOctober 29, 2024

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

Malta underground: From Neolithic shrines to Saint Paul’s grotto

StoriesOctober 24, 2024

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

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A pilgrim having fun on St James Way indru360 - Shutterstock

Pilgrimage your way: Balancing tradition, taste, and travel

StoriesOctober 22, 2024

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

How to survive the Jubilee crowds in Rome: A pilgrim’s guide

StoriesOctober 18, 2024

The 2025 Jubilee will include special Masses, public events and, of course, opportunities to pass through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica