This video documents a sunrise hike up Mount Batur, an active volcano in Bali. Preparation begins the night before with an early morning pickup by a local driver. The climb starts before dawn ...

To climb Croagh Patrick is to witness a tradition that is Christian and Irish – but also universal and primeval. A range of holy mountains extends across continents and faith systems.

To climb Croagh Patrick is to witness a tradition that is Christian and Irish – but also universal and primeval. A range of holy mountains extends across continents and faith systems.

CROAGH PATRICK, Ireland (OSV News) -- Archbishop Francis Duffy of Tuam put grandparents and the elderly at the heart of his message for the Jubilee Year's 'Reek Sunday' pilgrimage at Ireland's holy ...

Archbishop Francis Duffy of Tuam put grandparents and the elderly at the heart of his message for the Jubilee Year's "Reek Sunday" pilgrimage at Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, on July 27. In ...

Croagh Patrick, nicknamed 'the Reek' is a mountain with a height of 764 m and an important site of pilgrimage in County Mayo, Ireland. (Photo: Wikipedia) ...

Archbishop Francis Duffy of Tuam put grandparents and the elderly at the heart of his message for the Jubilee Year's "Reek Sunday" pilgrimage at Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, on July 27. In ...

Dominican Father Fons Wilmes from Leuven, Belgium, participates in an iconic Irish pilgrimage July 27, 2025, climbing Croagh Patrick. Over 6,000 pilgrims, from before dawn until late Sunday afternoon, ...

CROAGH PATRICK, Ireland (OSV News) — Archbishop Francis Duffy of Tuam put grandparents and the elderly at the heart of his message for the Jubilee Year’s “Reek Sunday” pilgrimage at Ireland’s holy ...

After returning from what he reckoned was his 85th ascent of Croagh Patrick, Martin Corcoran from Islandeady lamented the fall-off in numbers. “It’s sad what’s happening,” he said.

Thousands of pilgrims of all ages have been making their way to Croagh Patrick today for the annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage. Visitors from all over the world are climbing Croagh Patrick today as part ...