Wow!: “Pommie pilgrims” in a marathon walking effort to save their historic village church
ANGELA YOUNGMAN reports from the UK on the group’s attempt to walk to every Anglican cathedral in England…
New Catholic pilgrim initiative launched in UK
Norwich, UK A new UK pilgrimage initiative has been launched by the Roman Catholic church, using a network of pedestrian routes linking all the cathedrals. Titled ‘Hearts in Search of God’ it is the result of an initiative by former CEO of Caritas UK, Phil McCarthy. Catholic pilgrims walking at Clifton in the UK. PICTURE: […]
The Explainer: “Something special, otherworldly” – why so many people are making maritime pilgrimages
Pilgrimage researcher – and sailor – ANNE BAILEY, in an article first published on The Conversation, looks at the appeal of sea-based pilgrimages…
Significant Sights: Revived pilgrim routes draw the faithful in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna
ANGELA YOUNGMAN looks at how newly revived pilgrim routes in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region are attracting a new generation of pilgrims…
UK pilgrims carry crosses to Walsingham in annual Easter event
Norfolk, UK As Easter Week dawned, groups of people across the UK began long walks carrying a heavy wooden cross to Walsingham, Norfolk as part of the annual ‘Pilgrim Cross’ pilgrimage. The cross is carried across a ford at Castle Acre in Norfolk during a previous pilgrimage. PICTURE: Courtesy of Pilgrim Cross. “Carrying the cross […]
Ancient walkways: Pilgrims return to Spain’s ‘El Camino’ paths after pandemic
JOSEPH WILSON and IAIN SULLIVAN, of Associated Press, report on the return of pilgrims to one of Europe’s most famous ancient walkways…