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.
Siblings trying to make US water polo teams for Paris Olympics
Korda shoots 66 to keep bid alive for 6th straight LPGA Tour win. She trails Zhang, Sagstom by 4
The United Auto Workers faces a key test in the South with upcoming vote at Alabama Mercedes plant
Tips to make a house safe and accessible for older adults
Socialite Jasmine Hartin enjoys beach snuggle with electrician hunk
Taylor Swift is related to the longest
Inside Charles Spencer's bitter feud with the royals over Princess Diana
Sarah Jessica Parker channels 1998 Carrie Bradshaw as she sports pink tutu
Company wins court ruling to continue development of Michigan factory serving EV industry
Russian offensive on Kharkiv forces some 1,700 civilians to flee