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They go there because it is full of history and they explore the town and there is many churches which they explore there.
Roman Catholic AnswerPersonally, I should say that the primary reason to go to Rome is to see the Holy Father, who is the Vicar of Jesus Christ on earth, and receive his blessing.
What else can I help you with?
Is Saint Peter's Basilica a place of pilgrimage?
Yes, it is an important Catholic place of pilgrimage.
Is there a Catholic pilgrimage tour to Ireland?
There are regular pilgrimage tours to the Marian Shrine at Knock. Your Parish Priest may be able to help you in this matte
What does lourdess mean?
From the name of a French town, the site of a large Catholic pilgrimage.
Compare and contrast between christian pilgrimage and prodastant pilgrimage?
Well i dont have an in depth answer for you. What i can say that Protestants are Christians. I assume you mean the difference between Protestant and Catholic.
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.
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.
Which Roman Catholic pilgrimage site is in south France?
Lourdes, the site where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette.
What are the differenes between Lourdes and hajj?
Well the main difference would be that Lourdes is a Catholic pilgrimage and Hajj is for Muslims. Hajj is also a pilgrimage that every Muslim who is physically and mentally able must take, whereas Lourdes is different it is a pilgrimage that people may take by choice. Another is that Lourdes is in France and Mecca is in Saudi Arabia.
What is lesser pilgrimage?
a lesser pilgrimage is a pilgrimage that is lesser than the normal pilgrimage
What is a journey made for special purposes?
An expeditionA pilgrimage
Can you give me information on a Catholic association pilgrimage to Lourdes badge?
They are badges given by Lourdes Hospitalizers, at the link below you can view one issued by the Dublin organization. You need to contact the Catholic organization in your country that organizes this pilgrimages.
What has the author Ione Rowena Hoskins written?
Ione Rowena Hoskins has written: 'The pilgrimage of His Holiness Pope Paul VI' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Catholic Church. Pope (1963-1978 : Paul VI)
