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Rome is a city so vast and rich in art, monuments and great views, a historic city, which has preserved its charm and independence throughout the centuries.

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Catholic AnswerSimple, because in Rome is the Vatican, which has been the center and head of the Christian Church since St. Peter was martyred there, and his successors, the Popes still live there.
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Catholic pilgrims go to Rome as it is the foundation of their religion and where the pope lives.

Catholic pilgrims also go to Rome to ask for help forgiveness of to be healed from sickness!

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When do pilgrims go to rome?

Catholic pilgrims go to visit the great synagogue of Rome.


Why did the pilgrims decide to go on this voyage?

pilgrims are people who travel for religious purpose so they most likely are traveling for religious reasons


Who did the pilgrims eat with?

the pilgrims ate with Indians and other people.


Why did the pilgrims and come to the Americas?

Because the pilgrims where in wore and the needed some where to go


Where the pilgrims called separatists?

No, but the people that tried to attack the pilgrims were called sith loards

Related questions

When do pilgrims go to rome?

Catholic pilgrims go to visit the great synagogue of Rome.


For how long do pilgrims to Rome go to the Vatican?

They may go for a few, short hours or may spend a week or more.


How many people go to rome?

almost 1000 people go to rome


When do people go on a pilgrimage?

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 do people go on pilgrimages in rome?

Rome is the location for the head of the Catholic Church, the Pope, currently Pope Benedict XVI. People come to see Rome and for Catholics visiting the various churches around the city is important. Most pilgrims will go to the Vatican and try to attend a Papal mass. Rome is full of history, and pilgrims will try to see many of the things that relate to Christian history.


What is the name for people who go on a pilgrimage?

They are called "Pilgrims".


What can a Christian Jewish and Muslim pilgrims do in Rome?

JudaismModern Judaism does not have pilgrimages. However, even if it did, Rome is of no religious significance for Judaism. Islam viewMuslims don't go to Rome for pilgrimage. They go to Mecca (or Makkah); and its vicinties; in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.


What were medieval pilgrims?

Medieval pilgrims were people who went on journeys or trips to distant places of religious importance. Such trips were called pilgrimages and people who go on a pilgrimage are called pilgrims.


Where do people go on a pilgrimage?

rome


Why did the pilgrims decide to go on this voyage?

pilgrims are people who travel for religious purpose so they most likely are traveling for religious reasons


Are pilgrimages just for sick people?

No. A pilgrimage is for anyone. Pilgrims go to special places. Some places are associated with sick people, like Lourdes, but some pilgrimages can be to special places that don't have a particular association with the sick, like Rome or Bethlehem. Even for places like Lourdes, most of the people who go on pilgrimages there are not seriously ill.


Where does pilgrims go?

Pilgrims like religious places.