Egeria, a 4th-century traveler from Hispania, crossed the Roman Empire to Jerusalem and Sinai, leaving the earliest surviving diary of Christian pilgrimage
Funerary portrait from Fayum (Egypt) traditionally attributed to Egeria Public Domain
St Bridget of Kildare By Andreas F. Borchert, CC BY-SA 4.0
Five European sacred routes honoring great female mystics—Hildegard, Teresa of Ávila, Mary Magdalene, Bridget of Sweden, and Brigid of Kildare—invite a journey of reflection and transformation
Red canoe in the middle of the lake in Gatineau, Quebec on an overcast day. Honz Slipka - Shutterstock
A contemporary canoe pilgrimage retraces Indigenous water routes in Canada, using shared travel to explore history, memory, and reconciliation across landscapes shaped by movement
Ruins of the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas of Garðar in Igaliku in South Greenland Chris Christophersen - Shutterstock
Travel to Igaliku, Greenland, and explore the ruins of Garðar: a medieval cathedral, unique landscapes, and an amazing history on the edge of the ice.
Sanctuary Las Lajas in Ipiales, Colombia oscar garces - Shutterstock
El Santuario de Las Lajas, en Colombia, un lugar de peregrinación único construido dentro de un cañón andino, donde paisaje, arquitectura y fe se entrelazan
Costumed procession of Saint Nicholas, an angel and Krampus in a mountainous region, Salzburg Guzel.at - Shutterstock
Explore the Alpine roots and modern revival of Krampus, the horned winter figure who shadows St. Nicholas. A cultural journey through folklore, ritual, and the enduring power of seasonal traditions
The Advent calendar retains a strong symbolic charge jan j. photography - Shutterstock
A historical and spiritual journey through the Advent calendar, from 19th-century German homes to a global trend, reclaiming it as an inner path to Christmas.
Pier Giorgio Frassati was canonized in St. Peter's on September 7, 2025 Marco Iacobucci Epp - Shutterstock
Portrait of Pier Giorgio Frassati, the “modern pilgrim” who united faith, mountain and service: from the peaks of Oropa to the streets of Turin, a life in motion.
Dia de Muertos bread Mille H - Shutterstock
Scented with orange blossom and sugar, Mexico’s pan de muerto tells a story of fusion and remembrance—where history is baked, memory is tasted, and absence is shared.