Pèlerinages infinis, une traversée religieuse à travers le sous-continent indien

How can one approach the soul of the Indian subcontinent without giving in to clichés? How to understand, from within, the fervor that has animated Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sufis, or Sikhs for thousands of years? A Catholic priest of the Missions Etrangères de Paris, an indefatigable pilgrim and keen connoisseur of the Indian worlds, Yann Vagneux takes us on an extraordinary journey from southern India to the foothills of the Himalayas. Enriched by thirty years of travel, encounters, and dialogue with major Asian religious traditions, his chronicles recount a path closely following those who bring the subcontinent to life. This three-way conversation invites us to see differently, to understand from within – and perhaps also to allow ourselves to be transformed.

The lecture will be followed by a book signing session.

About the speakers:

Fr. Yann Vagneux: priest of the Missions Etrangères de Paris, engaged for several years in interfaith dialogue, currently lives in Kathmandu, Nepal. Former columnist for La Croix, he has introduced the Indian subcontinent through his numerous books, including most recently, Une émulation de sainteté.

Malo Tresca: journalist at La Croix, specialist in India

Xavier Accart: journalist at La Vie Magazine, Culture Editor-in-Chief, author, and Doctor in intellectual history

PROGRAM of 2026-2027 lectures