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religion1 month ago•11 min saved

Genazzano Welcomes Pope Leo XIV as Pilgrim Before Our Lady of Good Counsel

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at Genazzano’s Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel on the eve of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, arriving by popemobile for the unveiling of a new painting, with a Golden Rose presented to the shrine and an ex ossibus relic of Blessed Stefano Bellesini to be bestowed; concelebrants include Archbishop Giovanni Peragine and Augustinian friars, underscoring Marian devotion and unity in the local Church.

via Vatican News|

#genazzano #mother-of-good-counsel #pilgrimage

world1 month ago•2 min saved

M3 Tragedy: Polish Pilgrimage Bus Crash in Hungary Claims 12 Lives

A Polish pilgrimage bus returning from Medjugorje overturned on Hungary’s M3 motorway near Budapest, killing 12 and injuring dozens among the 57 passengers and two drivers; authorities say the driver may have fallen asleep and he was taken into custody.

via politico.eu|

#bus-crash #hungary #medjugorje

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Poland Unveils Europe’s Tallest Virgin Mary Statue in Tiny Village

In Konotopie, a tiny central Polish village, a 55.6-meter Virgin Mary statue (including a 15-meter crown pedestal and an interior viewing platform) was inaugurated before hundreds, with Lech Wałęsa in attendance. Funded by Roman and Grażyna Karkosik, the monument aims to become a major pilgrimage site and tourist draw, surpassing other large religious statues in height and underscoring Poland’s enduring Catholic heritage, even as church influence shifts among younger Poles.

via The Guardian|

#lech-walesa #pilgrimage #poland

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Poland Debuts Europe's Largest Virgin Mary Statue in Quiet Konotopie

In Konotopie, Poland, a 55.6-meter Virgin Mary statue (including a crown-like 15-meter pedestal) was inaugurated, reportedly Europe’s tallest of its kind and taller than Rio’s Christ the Redeemer. Funded by local billionaire Roman and Grażyna Karkosik, the project includes a pedestal viewing platform and aims to attract pilgrims and tourists to the tiny village of under 150 residents.

via NBC News|

#konotopie #pilgrimage #poland

world3 months ago•376 min saved

Nine monks dead after 11-year-old driver crashes during Thai pilgrimage

An 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck crashed into a group of Thai monks during a pilgrimage in Mukdahan Province, killing nine and injuring 14, as authorities investigate; the monks were on a 160-mile walk to Ubon Ratchathani, and the driver is in custody as state child-protection officers prepare to question him.

via NBC News|

#child-driver #monks #pilgrimage

asia3 months ago•183 min saved

Truck crash during Thai monks’ pilgrimage leaves eight dead, a child in custody

An 11-year-old boy driving a pickup plowed into a line of monks on a 260-km pilgrimage in northeastern Mukdahan province, Thailand, killing eight monks and injuring 14 others; the driver is in custody as police and state child-protection officers investigate, with witnesses saying the vehicle swerved before the impact.

via CNN|

#accident #asia #child-protection

religion4 months ago•3 min saved

Blistering heat tests pilgrims at Mount Arafat during Hajj’s peak rite

Thousands of pilgrims gathered on Mecca’s Mount Arafat under near-44C heat for the Hajj’s central wuquf ritual, with more than 1.5 million worshippers praying on the rocky hill before moving to Muzdalifah and Mina for the upcoming rites; volunteers handed out water and shade as regional tensions cast a shadow over the pilgrimage.

via Al Jazeera|

#hajj #islam #mecca

world4 months ago•15 min saved

Millions Gather on Arafat as Hajj Reaches Its Peak

About 1.5 million pilgrims moved from Mecca to Mina as the annual Hajj began, with worshipers gathering on the Plain of Arafat and atop the Mountain of Mercy for prayers and Quran readings, marking the pilgrimage’s peak and one of Islam’s Five Pillars.

via AP News|

#arafat #hajj #islam

world4 months ago•16 min saved

Hajj and Eid al-Adha: Sacred rites with global resonance

An overview of the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha, describing their spiritual importance for Muslims worldwide and detailing key rites—prayers on the Mountain of Mercy at Arafat and the symbolic stoning of the devil in Mina near Mecca.

via AP News|

#eid-al-adha #hajj #islam

religion9 months ago•7 min saved

Pope Declares Global Franciscan Jubilee to Honor St. Francis

Pope Leo XIV proclaimed a Special Year of St. Francis to mark the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death, granting a plenary indulgence to the faithful who visit Franciscan conventual churches or join the jubilee in spirit under the usual conditions (confession, Communion, and prayers for the pope’s intentions); the elderly, sick, and homebound can participate spiritually. The Jubilee runs through January 2027 and seeks spiritual renewal amid a troubled world.

via Catholic News Agency|

#franciscan-jubilee-year #pilgrimage #plenary-indulgence

culture9 months ago•4 min saved

Italy Launches New Pilgrim Trail for Nuns

Italy has revived ancient monastic trails through Lazio and Abruzzo, offering a new pilgrimage route that combines spiritual exploration with hiking, aimed at reducing overtourism and highlighting lesser-known religious sites linked to Benedictine monasticism and early Christian history.

via BBC|

#benedictine-monasticism #culture #italy

world9 months ago•2 min saved

King Charles III to Deliver Christmas Broadcast from Westminster Abbey

King Charles III has selected Westminster Abbey as the location for his Christmas Day broadcast, emphasizing themes of pilgrimage and reflection, with the speech being a rare personal address that discusses current issues and his health, marking his fourth Christmas message as king since Queen Elizabeth II's death.

via ABC News|

#christmas-speech #king-charles-iii #pilgrimage

world1 year ago•1 min saved

LGBTQ+ Catholics' Historic Pilgrimage to Rome Sparks Hope and Controversy

Approximately 1,400 LGBTQ+ Catholics from 20 countries participated in the first officially recognized LGBTQ+ pilgrimage to the Vatican during the Jubilee Year, symbolizing inclusion and reconciliation, although the Vatican maintains traditional views on marriage and has not publicly addressed recent developments or the new Pope's stance.

via BBC|

#church-doctrine #lgbtq #pilgrimage

world1 year ago•1 min saved

LGBTQ+ Catholics' Historic Vatican Pilgrimage Sparks Hope for Greater Acceptance

A Catholic LGBT pilgrimage to the Vatican has sparked hopes for greater acceptance of LGBT individuals within the Church, highlighting ongoing discussions about inclusion and diversity.

via politico.eu|

#acceptance #catholic #lgbt

religion1 year ago•6 min saved

Pope Leo XIV Enjoys Return and Rest in Castel Gandolfo

The article describes the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to the Shrine of Santa Maria della Rotonda in Albano, a historic site deeply rooted in local devotion and history, emphasizing its role as a place of refuge and prayer during times of hardship, and highlighting the community's anticipation and the significance of the Pope's visit for renewing faith and hope among the vulnerable and immigrant populations.

via Vatican News|

#albano #intercession #pilgrimage