The pilgrimage, from March 13-22, will include daily Mass, tours of famous churches and monasteries, walking tours and sightseeing throughout Portugal and northwestern Spain.
When she refused to marry the emperor, he became enraged and condemned her to be tortured. He designed a spiked wheel that was supposed to tear her to pieces. But the machine miraculously broke apart and killed many onlookers.
While Catholics have been observing Lent for thousands of years, it's only in the 21st century that we've gained access to the vast wealth of information and convenience that smartphones provide.
