Pilgrims

In the footsteps of Jesus, on pilgrimage, whether in large or in small groups... The voices and emotions of the many and various pilgrims coming to the Holy Land. An experience never to be forgotten!

Unitalsi in the Holy Land

28 January 2013

Unitalsi is on pilgrimage in Jesus’ holy places. About 80 people, including including volunteers and pilgrims, left from Rome to visit the most significant places of Christ’s life. The twinning between the Supreme Pontiff’s city of residence and the place of the primacy of Peter, the first pope.

Unitalsi is in the Holy Land. It was a pilgrimage had been awaited since November and recently postponed due to the Gaza crisis. Supported by the Rome chapter, 80 people, including handicapped individuals, volunteers and pilgrims visited Lake Tiberias this morning. A twinning ceremony between the cities of Rome, seat of the Supreme Pontiff, and Tabga, the place that commemorates the primacy of Peter, the first pope, gave the trip a much more official character. GIANNI ALEMANNO Mayor of Rome “This is a link with which we hope to bring peace to the Mediterranean region and [...]