The presence of relics transforms otherwise ordinary places into extraordinary sites of pilgrimage, inviting everyone to go on pilgrimage
In the panorama of world spiritual celebrations, the Jubilee represents an event of exceptional importance for the Catholic faithful around the world.
Yesterday as well as today, after a day of pilgrimage, there is no better way to regain energy than with the delicious street food of Rome
The basilica stands where the famous legend of Quo Vadis is told. You can see the footprints Jesus left behind
Traditional Jewish dietary laws require careful inspection of vegetables –to avoid worms or other small insects that might be hiding in their leaves.
Pilgrimaging was, for a long time, a rather risky business. The roads were not precisely safe, going through unknown (and oftentimes openly hostile) lands.
The Basilica built in 4th century to host the relics of the Passion brought by St Helena from Jerusalem
Sanctuary where an 18th century pilgrim miraculously saved his life
The basilica place where deacon St Lawrence suffered martyrdom in the Verano cemetery