pilgrimage

St. Francis of Assisi’s bones go on public display for the first time

The skeletal remains of St. Francis of Assisi went on public display Sunday for the first time in history, drawing pilgrims from around the world to the hilltop Umbrian town where the medieval friar lived and died nearly 800 years…

Millions gather at Basilica de Guadalupe for feast day

Millions of Catholic pilgrims converged on Mexico City's Basilica de Guadalupe on December 11-12, 2025, to celebrate the 494th anniversary of the Virgin of Guadalupe's appearance to indigenous convert Juan Diego. The traditional celebration peaked at midnight on December 12…