Rome Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage is deeply important to Catholics as a physical and spiritual experience that mirrors the soul’s ultimate journey toward God. It is an act of devotion, penance and prayer – often undertaken to sacred sites including the Holy Land, Rome, Lourdes, or Santiago de Compostela. These journeys help people deepen their faith, seek healing and express gratitude for blessings. Through sacrifice and contemplation, they strengthen one’s relationship with God and are a tangible expression of spiritual commitment.
Jubilee pilgrimage itineraries
The Vatican is featuring several itineraries for pilgrimages to the Eternal City, including one that features papal basilicas and one that highlights the patronesses of Europe and Doctors of the Church.
The Jubilee Churches
These are the 12 churches designated as gathering points for pilgrims when they come to Rome.
Diocese of Charlotte Pilgrimage
The Diocese of Charlotte is organizing a pilgrimage to Rome in November of 2025 (details to be announced).
The faithful, frequently at the conclusion of a lengthy pilgrimage, draw from the spiritual treasury of the Church by passing through the Holy Door and venerating the relics of the Apostles Peter and Paul preserved in Roman basilicas. Down the centuries, millions upon millions of pilgrims have journeyed to these sacred places, bearing living witness to the faith professed in every age.
