This book explores the central role of ordinary people in the popularisation of faith-based practices, illustrating religious tourism as an expression of cultural identity; the interrelationship of cultural groups; and the overall formation of culture and society.

Contributions by: Alfonsina Bellio, Riccardo Cruzzolin, Paola de Salvo, Laurent S. Fournier, Fiorella Giacalone, Kevin Griffin, Etienne Guillaume, André Julliard, Tony Kiely, Inga B. Kuzma, Mathilde Lamothe, Gaëlla Loiseau, Daniele Parbuono, Gianfranco Spitilli