Why US Catholics are planning pilgrimages in communities across the nation
Time:2024-05-21 12:06:24 Source:entertainmentViews(143)
A long-planned series of Catholic pilgrimages has begun across the United States this weekend, with pilgrims embarking on four routes before converging on Indianapolis in two months for a major gathering focusing on Eucharistic rites and devotions.
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is beginning with Masses and other events in California, Connecticut, Minnesota and Texas. A small group of pilgrims plan to walk entire routes, but most participants are expected to take part for smaller segments. Each route goes along country roads and through city centers, with multiple stops at parishes, shrines and other sites.
Although it was forged amid a recent debate among bishops over whether to refuse Communion to U.S. politicians who don’t oppose abortion, the pilgrimage is a revival of a historic Catholic tradition that faded by the mid-20th century.
Previous:Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week's election?
Next:Student fatally shot, suspect detained at Georgia's Kennesaw State University
You may also like
- Russian theater director and playwright go on trial over a play authorities say justifies terrorism
- Moment pro
- What to know about conservatorships and Beach Boys' Brian Wilson's case
- Crochet strikes out 11 to help the White Sox beat the Guardians 6
- Amtrak train hits pickup truck in upstate New York, 3 dead including child
- Missouri lawmakers pass budget boosting funding for education and infrastructure
- AMANDA PLATELL: Harry, I've said sorry to my family. It's time you said it to yours
- Clarence Thomas says critics are pushing 'nastiness'
- Kristin Cavallari, 37, ignores critics of her age