by matt | Jul 22, 2026 | Blog
Guide to the Official World Youth Day 2027 Schedule Upon the conclusion of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, Pope Francis announced that Seoul, South Korea, would host the next global youth gathering in 2027. Now that the dates have been finalized, you can... by matt | Jul 20, 2026 | Blog, Featured, Pilgrimage Stories
If you ever find yourself so fortunate as to visit the Scavi (literally the “excavation”) beneath the crypt of St. Peter’s Basilica, you will wander through the narrow corridors of the old necropolis that used to sit atop the Vatican hill. When Emperor Constantine... by matt | Jul 3, 2026 | Blog
What Are the Catholic Pilgrimage Sites in Germany and Austria? You can join Select International Tours on a Catholic pilgrimage to Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Experience the baroque abbeys, grand cathedrals, and unique alpine landscapes that have shaped... by matt | Jun 24, 2026 | Blog, Pilgrimage Stories
When Pope Leo declared 2026 as the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, I quickly determined to visit Assisi. I had never been to Assisi before, and I knew now was the time. Every person with whom I spoke before going on pilgrimage had similar sentiments about Assisi: “Oh,... by matt | Jun 16, 2026 | Blog
What Are the Catholic Pilgrimage Sites in Ireland? Catholicism in Ireland has a distinctive character; it is one of the few places where the faith grew without direct Roman influence. Join Select International Tours on a Catholic pilgrimage to Ireland, England, and... by Greg Woltornist | Jun 8, 2026 | Blog
Where Are the Marian Apparition Sites in Europe? To answer this question, Select International can take you on a Catholic French pilgrimage tour that combines three of Europe’s most beautiful Marian apparition sites. Our luxury coach excursion will introduce you... by Greg Woltornist | Jun 8, 2026 | Blog
Can I Visit Fátima and Lourdes on the Same Pilgrimage? Yes, you can visit Fátima and Lourdes on a single pilgrimage. Select International Tours offers a comprehensive Fátima, Lourdes, and Spain pilgrimage that combines these two renowned apparition sites with sacred... 
by matt | Jun 3, 2026 | Blog
What Are the Best Catholic Pilgrimage Sites in France? France is one of the world’s top pilgrimage destinations, home to numerous major Catholic sites. Let Select International guide you on a journey to many of these meaningful sites and give you the experience of a... by matt | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog, News
For the first time in my life, I am experiencing Jerusalem in a way I never have before. Even during the pandemic, it was not like this. Today, there is fear. Restrictions limit gatherings, churches, including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, are either closed or... by matt | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog, News
For those who have lived in Jerusalem, Easter is not just a feast, it is the feast of the city. More than Christmas, more than any other season, Easter is when Jerusalem becomes fully alive, as if its ancient stones begin to breathe again. All my life, I have... 
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