Young Catholics Drive Record Crowds for Chartres Pilgrimage in France

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Pilgrims on the pilgrimage route from Paris to Chartres organized by Notre Dame de la Chretiente in Paris in France on May 23, 2026.

Nearly 20,000 people from 22 countries took part in the three-day walk. An internal study of the pilgrims this year looked at their faith, practice, and motivations.

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