Leo XIV did not meet with pilgrims, but he has indicated that he is supportive of an open, welcoming church.
Tag: Pilgrimages
Floods and Landslides Kill Dozens on Pilgrimage Route in Kashmir
Rescue workers pulled bodies from the debris after rain sent boulders and mud crashing down.
Pilgrimage Route Hit as Flash Flood Kills Dozens in Kashmir
Hundreds more were missing, many of them Hindu pilgrims, after a cloudburst triggered flooding in mountainous terrain.
In Hajj on Horseback Project, Pilgrims Ride All the Way From Spain
The journey took about seven months and was closely followed, and financially supported, by followers on social media.
What is the Hajj? What to Know About the Pilgrimage and Saudi Arabia’s Preparations
Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died last year.
200 Miles of Sublime Pain on a Hindu Pilgrimage in Pakistan
In 113-degree heat, thousands of Hindus in Pakistan make a grueling trek that is an act of spiritual devotion and cultural preservation in a Muslim-majority country.
Romans Mourn Francis, Their Bishop and Their ‘Man of Peace’
The faithful converged on Francis’ other spiritual home, St. John Lateran, to pay their respects and process the passing of their diocesan leader.
Recovering Pope Francis Surprises Pilgrims With a Public Appearance
Pope Francis was wheeled through a crowd that included health care workers from around the world, who had been told he was watching their Jubilee Mass on television.
As Catholics Gather for Jubilee, Just One Thing Is Missing: Francis
For the faithful who have descended on Rome for an event that comes every 25 years, the absence of the pope has been especially deeply felt.
15 Reported Dead in Stampede at New Delhi Rail Station
Crowds had swelled because trains carrying Hindu pilgrims to the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival, had been delayed, according to local media.