Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Talpa
Talpa de Allende, Jalisco, Mexico Christianity
The destination sanctuary of the historic Talpa pilgrimage tradition in western Jalisco.
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Sanctuary of the Immaculate Virgin of Juquila
Santa Catarina Juquila, Oaxaca, Mexico Christianity
One of Oaxaca's principal Marian pilgrimage destinations and the center of devotion to the Virgin of Juquila.
Sanctuary of the Holy Child of Atocha at Plateros
Plateros, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico Christianity
A nationally important pilgrimage shrine in Plateros, famous for devotion to the Santo Niño de Atocha and its vast tradition of ex-votos.
Sanctuary of the Lord of Chalma
Chalma, Malinalco, State of Mexico, Mexico Christianity
One of Mexico's best-known Catholic pilgrimage sanctuaries, centered on devotion to the crucified Christ known as the Lord of Chalma.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Ocotlán
Tlaxcala, Mexico Christianity
A major Tlaxcalan Marian sanctuary centered on the apparition and healing-spring tradition of Our Lady of Ocotlán.
Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan
Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico Christianity
The destination sanctuary of the annual Romería de Zapopan, one of western Mexico's most important Marian pilgrimage traditions.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos
San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico Christianity
A major Marian pilgrimage basilica in Jalisco and the cathedral of the Diocese of San Juan de los Lagos.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Villa Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico Christianity
Mexico's principal Guadalupan sanctuary at Tepeyac and a major international Catholic pilgrimage destination.
Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows, Castelpetroso
Castelpetroso, Isernia, Molise, Italy Christianity
Molise's principal Marian sanctuary, founded after reported apparitions in 1888 and dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows.
Sanctuary of Saint Francis of Paola
Paola, Cosenza, Calabria, Italy Christianity
The principal pilgrimage shrine of Saint Francis of Paola, founder of the Order of Minims.
Basilica and Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bonaria
Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy Christianity
Sardinia's best-known Marian pilgrimage sanctuary and home of the revered image of Our Lady of Bonaria.
Shrine of Our Lady of Tears, Syracuse
Syracuse, Sicily, Italy Christianity
A major modern Marian shrine associated with reports that a plaster image shed tears in Syracuse in 1953.