International Pilgrimage - Pilgrims of Saint Francis

The International Pilgrimage is the main activity of the Pilgrims of St. Francis. There are members in France, Spain, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, Belgium and Britain. So each year the pilgrimage will be in one of these countries and orgainsed by members in that specific country. In 2024 the pilgrimage took place in Catalonia, and this year 2025 it will be in Germany.

Please see the separate page ‘International Pilgrimage 2025’ for more details

The pilgrimage consists of nine days of walking during which we try to live in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Claire. It is a special time, full of experiences and encounters, where each each of us is invited to live in Franciscan simplicity – a mixture of walks, songs, games, reflections, debates, prayers, community life… and it leaves us unforgettable memories.

International Pilgrimage in Assisi in 2017

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 !