Sharing the pilgrimage experience with people with disabilities is a testament to the Catholic Church's ability to accompany all of its members and to proclaim the Gospel by caring for others, Pope Francis said.
Meeting at the Vatican Dec. 14 with a delegation
In this world, we have no abiding city, as the book of Hebrews tells us. We move through this world as pilgrims. However, as columnist David Mills writes: “Complicating matters, though, many of us have a kind of internal Jansenist or Puritan
On their way to Mordor, Frodo and Sam forcefully relied on Gollum to cross the Dead Marshes –otherwise, they would have never made it through the reeking wetlands. Could Tolkien have been inspired by the eskers that medieval pilgrims used to cross
Pilgrim groups were pouring in from all over the world to Lisieux -- including pilgrims from the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and all over Europe. Not many of them however may know that one of the most devout worshippers of "The
"There's a map for that!"
That might have been the 16th century's version of today's "app" mantra for pilgrims in Rome making their way from one to another of the Eternal City's seven pilgrim churches guided by a printed map.
One such map from
In a prelude to the upcoming National Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Father Gregory Pine, a distinguished Dominican friar known for his eloquence and scholarly achievements, took a moment to reflect on the profound significance of the Rosary in his own life and within
The Catholic Church encompasses a rich, diverse tapestry of spiritual, cultural, and artistic traditions and expressions. It also uses various types of sacred spaces, which play distinct roles within its tradition. Among these spaces, cathedrals, basilicas, shrines, parishes, chapels, and hermitages hold
Cancer was not the birthday gift Janet was expecting, but the spiritual journey she would embark upon as a result would truly change her life.
Australian youth came a long way to participate in World Youth Day in Lisbon. But it wasn't just the length of the flight. They embarked on a true pilgrimage and made the most of it -- with many of them visiting the
The Camino de Santiago (also known in English as the Way of St. James) is one of the most (if not the most) renowned pilgrimage routes in Christianity. It holds a significant place in the history and culture of Spain, as it