International Pilgrimage Spain 2024 - Pilgrims of Saint Francis

In Catalonia: 30 July – 7 August

In 2024 the Spanish Pilgrims organised the international route through part of Catalonia in the north east of Spain – an area is rich in culture and history.

We walked along parts of the ‘Cistercian Route’ which is a long distance path, which links the major Cistercian monasteries of Santes Creus, Poblet and Vallbona de les Monges.

In spite of hot weather – when groups had to modify their day by getting up and walking at dawn, the routes were completed without major problems and the pilgrimage ended with a Eucharist and a festive evening in the town of Montblanc, a medieval Spanish village, of great historic importance in the area.

The 2025 International Pilgrimage, (at the end of July/beginning of August 2025) will be in Germany.

More details will be available in January 2025

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In short

The Pilgrims of St. Francis are an international, ecumenical pilgrimage movement seeking peace.

Every year we go on pilgrimage somewhere in Europe. In groups of about 20 people, of all ages, from many European countries, we walk in the countryside for nine days in the spirit of Francis of Assisi, preparing our meals together, staying overnight in very simple accommodation and sharing our faith.

On the way we talk about our responsibilities to society and for the environment, about peace and justice and other issues that concern us. Singing, playing, laughter and adventure are also part of our way.

For more than 90 years we have tried to develop a better understanding of each other, and to practice tolerance so that we can be more understanding and tolerant in our daily live.

Come walk with us !