The current Year of Faith declared by the Pope is an opportunity for all Catholics to rediscover their faith. And what place could be better for that than the Holy Land

The Gospel trail Trail is the perfect Pilgrimage pilgrimage for those who seek a spiritual journey of walking the land in the footsteps of Jesustruly want to walk in the footsteps of Jesus

Cardinal Koch's visit to Jerusalem was another positive step in the deepening of relations between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people and the State of Israel

Honoring the centrality of the Holy Land to Easter, we held a unique social media contest, in which we offered viewers the opportunity to walk down the same paths as Jesus

Jerusalem is a treasure trove of archeology from the time of Jesus. Click here to learn more about the lifestyle and standard of living in Jerusalem at the time

Leket Israel invites Christians to support the work of God and volunteer to help feed the hungry in the Holy Land

While the Holy Land enjoys a constant flow of pilgrims visiting its holy sites throughout the year, it is not every day that it welcomes a single group of 700 visitors

On October 27, the Franciscan Friars of the Custody of the Holy Land, accompanied by hundreds of faithful Christians, will make their annual pilgrimage to Jesus’ baptismal site

On August 15, Catholics around the world celebrate the Feast of the Assumption, commemorating the taking up of the Virgin Mary into heaven at the end of her earthly life. The feast is known by the Orthodox Churches as the Dormition of the Theotokos

To improve the spiritual experience and physical comfort of pilgrims, the baptism site on the Jordan River, known as Qasr el Yahud, is now open to the public, free of charge, seven days a week

For the thousands of pilgrims who have come to the Holy City during this great season the celebration of Holy Week in Jerusalem will remain with them as a living memory and inspiration for their faith that they will take back home with them and cherish

What could be more spiritually uplifting than celebrating Holy Week and Easter in Jerusalem? Visit the Cenacle and Gethsemane. Walk the stations of the Via Dolorosa. Touch the Stone of Anointing in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher

We invite you to celebrate the Annunciation Feast in Nazareth. Embrace tradition and the significance of the date by participating in the procession led by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem on the eve of the Feast

There were emotional scenes as 25 of the Chilean Miners and their spouses visiting Israel toured Jerusalem's Old City

Twice a year the enchanting hillside village of Abu Ghosh becomes home to exquisite performances when the hills truly come alive with the sound of music

hundreds participated in the John Paul II Games to continue his legacy and promote pilgrimage and sports as a bridge to peace

Commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles on Mount Zion, Pentecost is the perfect time for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land

What happens when you bring the culinary sophistication of the west to the spice, color and vibrancy of the east? You get a hot and dynamic food scene – one that reflects the incredible cultural diversity of Israel

“With words of encouragement, I conclude my pilgrimage to the holy places of our redemption and rebirth in Christ." 15 May 2009

“Jerusalem’s walls – a symbol of God’s provident care”

“The cry of the victims of the Holocaust still echoes in our hearts”