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Two most common places for Catholics to go on a pilgrimage are to the Vatican, the center of the Church, or to Israel to visit the holy land where Jesus lived. Other popular pilgrimages are to places where the Blessed Virgin Mary has been known to appear such as Fatima in Portugal, Lourdes in France, or Mexico City (Our Lady of Guadeloupe).
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Why do non Catholics go on pilgrimages?
First of all, many other religions have pilgrimages. The Hajj is a massive pilgrimage that Muslims do. There are many other examples. So lots of people who are not Catholic go on pilgrimages relating to their own religion. If you are talking about non-Catholics going on pilgrimages associated with Catholics, then there are various reasons why they might go. When there is a Catholic pilgrimage, people don't have to prove they are Catholic before they go, so anyone can go. Some may be another denomination of Christianity and so share some beliefs and so might have an interest in going. Some go out of curiousity. Some may go out of a professional capacity, such as a reporter doing some work on the pilgrimage. Some may be brought by some Catholics hoping that they will get some benefit out of it. Some people may be thinking of becoming Catholic and may go on a pilgrimage as part of their exploration in Catholicism. So there are many reasons why a non-Catholic may go on a Catholic pilgrimage.
Why would someone want to go on a pilgrimage?
Because of love and faith one is compelled to go on a pilgrimage.
Who would go on a pilgrimage nowadays and where might they go?
A follower of Islam may make a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Give you facts about pilgrimages in Europe?
Lourdes is a pilgrimage site for our Lady in the south of France. People fast and go without sleep while on pilgrimage in Lough Derg in Ireland. Fatima is a pilgrimage site for our Lady in Portugal. Many people go in the walk for the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Vatican City is a place of pilgrimage as it is where the head of the Catholic Church lives.
Who might go on a pilgrimage?
Anyone can go on a pilgrimage, it just depends on what their pilgrimage is about.
When do people go on pilgrimages?
people go on pilgrims so that their sins would be forgiven. if you want to read a poem about pilgrims then I suggest The Canterbury Tales!
Why would an non religious go on a pilgrimage?
A pilgrimage can mean any journey that has spiritual aspects not just religious ones.
Why did the friar go on pilgrimage?
A pilgrimage is a religious journey, and people would often times, and they still do, go on a pilgrimage to hopefully become more religious, to connect with their god(s). Or they might do it to prove their loyalty to their religion.
Why would a catholic want to go to Jerusalem?
Because Catholics are Christians and Christ was a Jew. Christians believe he is the Jewish messiah. Christ died and was resurrected in the city. It is therefore a holy Christian site, worthy of pilgrimage.
Who would go on a pilgrimage?
Any one, rich or poor. It doesn't really matter.
Where would a christian go on a pilgrimage?
Lourdes, Knock co. meath, lough derg
Why would a Christian go on a pilgrimage?
To prove his devotion to the faith and gain favors from God.
