As Israel lifted all bans and restrictions connected with COVID, the country has witnessed a gradual return of tourism.
Holy Land tourism begins to return to normalcy after pandemic, but Ukraine war presents other setbacks
Franciscans mark 600th year of pope establishing Commissaries of Holy Land
As one of the three monotheistic religions that call the Holy Land home, the Franciscans are also bridge-builders in a land of conflict.
Rome diocese to resume pilgrimage schedule, starting with Lourdes
A Rome diocesan sponsored pilgrimage Aug. 24-27, will mark the resumption of diocesan-sponsored trips since the pandemic.
Not ruling on apparitions, pope allows pilgrimages to Medjugorje
Pope Francis has decided to allow parishes and dioceses to organize official pilgrimages to Medjugorje; no decision has been made on the authenticity of the apparitions.