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In Pacentro, one of the most spectacular and ancient events of the Abruzzo tradition was renewed again this year: the Race of the Gypsies (Corsa degli Zingari). On Sunday, September…
Once again this year, Viterbo has renewed its deep bond with Saint Rose, the city’s patron saint, through one of Italy’s most evocative religious and popular events, culminating on the…
The Corsa degli Scalzi (Race of the Barefoot) has renewed once again this year one of the most intense and identity-defining rituals of Sardinia, bringing thousands of faithful and visitors…
On August 29, the Catholic Church celebrates the Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist, commemorating the death of the Forerunner of Christ, who was beheaded by order of Herod Antipas.…
There is a time of year when Andria wakes up while the rest of the city sleeps. In the early hours of the morning, thousands of faithful gather in silence…
Among the most beloved saints in Southern Italy is Saint Oronzo, the first bishop of Lecce according to Christian tradition and the patron saint of the Salento capital. His liturgical…
There is a place in Italy where it seems as though the mountain embraces a church and the sky is just a few steps away. It is the Santuario della…
On August 24th, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, one of the Twelve chosen by Jesus and a figure who, although appearing few times in the Gospels, has…
In the heart of the Val di Non, in Trentino, stands one of the most fascinating places of spirituality in Italy. Perched on a rock spur over 70 meters high…
Every year, on August 16th, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Roch, one of the most popular and beloved saints in the Christian tradition. His cult is widespread throughout Italy and…