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A march for peace in Ukraine and in support of the Camino Podolico
Camino for Peace in Ukraine is a simultaneous walk along Camino routes across Europe, on the same day, at the same hour, in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and all who suffer from war.
The Camino de Santiago in Ukraine represents a symbolic space of freedom for our Ukrainian friends
3rd General Assembly of Camino Europa Compostela held in Brussels
the 3rd General Assembly of Camino Europa Compostela, the European association of St James’s Way organisations, was held in Brussels at the offices of the Fundación Galicia Europa - with nearly 22 organisations representing 15 countries.
Stars of Santiago’s heritage
Camino Europa Compostela and the Institut de Recherche Jacquaire (IRJ) are building itineraries centred on representations of the Miracle of the Hanged Man — paintings, sculptures, stained glass, ex-votos, and oral traditions — across the whole of St James’s Europe.
Southampton’s pilgrimage route milestone unveiled
Southampton has officially joined the international Camino de Santiago network with the unveiling of a new granite waymarker. Shipped from Spain, the milestone designates the city as the end of the 68-mile “St James’ Way” from Reading.
Inauguration of the “Mediterranean Route” Milestone
The placement of this milestone signifies Piazza Armerina’s inclusion in the Jacobean Route of the Mediterranean. The stone serves as a profound cultural & spiritual link, connecting local heritage to the vast European network of the Way of St. James.
Croatia wins 26th Elias Valina Award
The Xunta de Galicia has announced that the Confraternity of St. James – Croatia has won the 26th Elías Valiña Award, joining a select group of Camino organizations recognized for safeguarding the values of the Camino de Santiago.
XIV International Congress of Jacobean Associations
Mérida: From October 22nd to 25th, 2026. - XIV International Congress.
This triennial meeting brings together veteran pilgrims and researchers to share their experience and knowledge related to the Jacobean tradition.
Samuel Lutz-Léchot: A Visionary of European Pilgrimage
Samuel Lutz-Léchot (1944–2025) was a visionary figure in the European pilgrimage movement. As the first president of the Swiss Pilgrimage Association jakobsweg.ch, he dedicated his life to promoting the Camino de Santiago routes across Europe.
The International Xacobeo Congress returns to Compostela
The Galician capital is preparing to host a new edition of the International Xacobeo Congress. The event will this year revolve around the theme: “The Way of St. James, a meeting of cultures. A philosophy of hospitality.”
A printed Compostela from 1529 found in Arenys de Mar
In the documentary holdings of the former Batllia of Arenys, in the Fidel Fita Historical Archive in Arenys de Mar (Barcelona), there is a 13.8 x 5.0 cm parchment fragment - a certificate of having completed the pilgrimage to Sant Jaume in Galicia.
More than 11,500 pilgrims walk the Portuguese Way in October
The Portuguese Way continues to solidify its position as one of the most popular routes for those undertaking the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. During the month of October, a total of 11,556 pilgrims completed this route - a 17% increase from the last year