r/ViaFrancigena • u/elalavie • Oct 22 '25

Doing the pilgrimage while jewish?

So, hey! My name is Ela, I'm Jewish, but also very interested in Catholicism. That's one of the reasons I want to do the Via Francigena:) Obviously, I assume that just hiking the trail would be totally fine, but would staying at pilgrim accommodations, having a Credential & all that be okay? I genuinely want to have the full experience and think it would be meaningful, but I don't want to be disrespectful or use benefits intended for other people

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u/SunshineIn2021 Oct 22 '25

Ela, do your pilgrimage. Get your credential, stay in albergues and enjoy it. If or when you get to Santiago get your compostela. Your journey is your own and it can be as spiritual as you want.

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u/elalavie Oct 22 '25

Thanks:)