In Spain, a sacred city tarnished by antisemitism

Published June 8, 2026 7:00am ET



SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain — For more than a thousand years, pilgrims have journeyed here.

Some came seeking an indulgence. Others came seeking God. Many simply came searching for meaning.

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