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Italy spiritual pilgrimage network

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In mid‑July 2026 the Italian Ministry of Tourism announced a national network of pilgrimage routes called “Il Cammino di Francesco – il Cammino del Sole,” a 30,000‑kilometre system intended to promote slow, cultural and religious tourism and to revitalize rural areas. The announcement also previewed a joint Italy‑Poland project, the “Cammino di Giovanni Paolo II,” to map sites linked to Pope John Paul II. A week later, on 30 July, the ministry formally officially launched the Cammino core “Cammino di Francesco – Il Cammino della Luce, Luce,” a 1,546‑kilometre core network spanning six Italian regions. 1,546‑km route linking Abruzzo, Emilia‑Romagna, Lazio, Marche, Tuscany and Umbria, ending at Saint Francis’s tomb in Assisi. The rollout launch press conference was supported by a held in the Sala Polifunzionale of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. The project is funded with €40 million budget and promoted through a promotional spot voiced by tenor Andrea Bocelli, who was named the also released in English, with Bocelli appointed global testimonial. Pilgrims can obtain the “Testimonium Viae Francisci” certificate by presenting a stamped credential, completing at least the final 100 km on foot (or 200 km by bike) and visiting Assisi. Officials highlighted cite the initiative’s potential to create jobs, boost rural economies and position Italy as a leading destination for spiritual tourism. Pilgrims can earn a certification by completing designated distances on foot or bicycle The ministry notes that the 1,546‑km core is part of an overall network of about 33,000 km of pilgrimage routes nationwide, and visiting Saint Francis’ tomb in Assisi, with plans to introduce shorter recognitions for less‑demanding routes. pilgrimages.

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