By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Jan 1, 2025 / 06:00 am On foot, by bicycle, and even on horseback, throngs of pilgrims arrive each day at the tomb of St. Peter in the Vatican, the goal of a journey undertaken by many as an act of faith. There are a …

By Marinella Bandini Bethlehem, Dec 15, 2024 / 06:00 am Just a short walk from the Grotto of the Nativity in the Holy Land is the only white-stone grotto in the entire area of Bethlehem. Commonly known as the “Milk Grotto,” its color and name are tied to a legend going …

By Matthew Bunson National Catholic Register, Nov 19, 2024 / 07:00 am The Associated Press recently claimed that President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, had tattoos supposedly connected with Christian nationalism and even white supremacy. It focused especially on the tattoo of a Jerusalem Cross on …

For some, the thought of going to Ireland sounds like a dream vacation, but for Royalmont Academy students, their recent trip there had a much deeper purpose, a pilgrimage. Josh Ater, Head of School at Royalmont Academy, expressed the importance of taking a pilgrimage, “Too often, we forget the universality …

One very excited group of Catholic educators from the archdiocese pilgrimaged to the heart of Italy in June. There, they learned more about our Catholic faith, grew in community with their colleagues and took a little time to simply enjoy “la dolce vita”—the good life. “This experience was, without a …

Benjamin Knoop, a recent graduate from LaSalle High School, embarked on a transformative pilgrimage in March that deepened his faith and solidified his spiritual foundation. He and his family visited several sacred sites in Austria that brought profound moments of spiritual reflection. “My family’s pilgrimage to Austria in March 2024 …

By David Ramos ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 9, 2024 / 07:00 am The Vatican has prohibited the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Covadonga, a rite that customarily takes place at the conclusion of the annual Our Lady of Christendom pilgrimage in Spain. The …

by Matt Hess, photo by Danny Schneible Luke recounts to his readers that after Jesus’ death, two of His disciples embark on a journey. Jesus draws near to these friends and walks in their midst, though they do not initially recognize Him. They only became aware of His presence among …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 29, 2024 / 06:00 am Whether you’re on break from school or taking a well-deserved vacation, summertime often brings a different rhythm to life and an opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. Without the regular hustle and bustle, there are many ways you …

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is an encouraging milestone in the midst of the three-year National Eucharistic Revival. Roughly forming a cross between the four corners of the U.S., the processions witness to Christ’s life-changing presence in the world. Pilgrims from the four routes will converge in Indianapolis on July 16 …