As we pilgrimage through the spiritual byways of Italy, walking on time-worn cobblestones in ancient cities and traveling across highways that wind through breathtaking countryside, we will encounter truly unique places and people—living expressions of our 2,000-year-old faith. From the ancient rooms where St. Peter lived for seven years to the bishop’s residence in Assisi, from the sacred grotto of St. Michael the Archangel to the Benedictine monastery of Norcia, each stop brings us closer to the “living stones” of our Church. Ultimately, our journey draws us toward the Face of Christ—both spiritually and physically—in the miraculous Face of Manoppello.

Because of our work with Inside the Vatican magazine for over 33 years, we have cultivated deep and meaningful relationships that grant us extraordinary access to places and individuals typically beyond the reach of the ordinary traveler. These relationships open doors to rare opportunities, such as private chapels, historic residences, monasteries, and personal encounters with key figures in the Church, allowing pilgrims to experience the spiritual and cultural richness of our faith in a profoundly unique and personal way.

Exclusive Accommodations: Staying Inside Vatican City

What sets this pilgrimage apart from all others is the unique and exclusive accommodations within Vatican City itself. A rare privilege, this stay places you at the heart of the Church with unparalleled access to St. Peter’s Basilica.

Highlights of the Pilgrimage

Visit Italy’s most sacred and spiritual sites and experience the profound renewal they offer. Here are some of the places we will pilgrimage to:

• Assisi: Visit the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, the Basilica of St. Francis, and the Tomb of St. Carlo Acutis 
• Florence: Discover the Baptistry, Church of the Holy Cross, and the iconic Duomo (Cathedral) of Florence
• Norcia: Visit the Benedictine Monastery and their newly built church
• Loreto: Experience the Basilica of the Holy House of Loreto, a revered Marian site
• Lanciano: Venerate the Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano at the Church of San Francesco
• Monte Sant’Angelo: Pray in the mystical Grotto of St. Michael the Archangel
• San Giovanni Rotondo: Pray at the Shrine of Padre Pio 
• Manoppello: Venerate the Holy Face at this significant Shrine, Basilica of the Holy Face, home to the mysterious image of the “Man of Sorrows,” deeply revered for its spiritual significance
• Rome: Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, St. Mary Major, and St. John Lateran. Explore the first “Vatican,” Marian apparition sites in Rome, a Eucharistic miracle, the Scavi beneath St. Peter’s Basilica, and the revered icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Attend a Papal Audience with Pope Leo

Plus, enjoy many unexpected stops and grace-filled encounters along the way. 

The pilgrimage is limited to 20 pilgrims, ensuring an unhurried, reflective, and peaceful experience.