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/Syncropatrick Oct 22 '25

I did one week of it in Tuscany in 2022. As a lapsed Church of England Christian there was some interest from the Catholic nuns and monks along the way, though this was curiosity only. We were welcomed everywhere.

On the other hand my brother got a sharp look from a nun when he said his only child was enough. 😆

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u/elalavie Oct 22 '25

Great! I was worried it would be an awkward situation 😅