St. Bernadette’s visions of the Virgin Mary in the 19th century inspired the pilgrimage site millions of Catholics flock to each year.
Articles on Lourdes
Displaying all articles
The pandemic has curtailed religious tourism for many. As the US opens up, perhaps Americans can find solace and healing in the age-old tradition of pilgrimage.
As religious sites put pilgrimages on hold, a whole industry in travel, transport and accommodation takes a hit.
The pandemic has inspired new forms of pilgrimages – some do-it-yourself, in which people are walking in their backyards or nearby spaces and finding meaning.
Coronavirus is causing religious communities to rethink ways of expressing their faith. In the spirit of finding innovative ways to continue rituals, the pilgrimage to Lourdes was conducted online.
Top contributors
-
Chair and Associate Professor of Art History and Religion, Graduate Theological Union
-
President, Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
-
Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Jewish Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
-
Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism, University of South Florida
-
Professor of Hospitality and Tourism, University of South Florida
-
Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Sustainability, State University of New York at Oneonta