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Virtual Pilgrim Conference, 17 March 2024

Our virtual conference is for the benefit of Francigena pilgrims who are unable to attend our annual conference in London. This conference features three talks and focuses on the theme of pilgrimage on the Via Francigena: before, during and after the journey. This event will be hosted by Pilgrims to Rome trustees Eamonn Mullally and…

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Annual conference 2 March, 2024

The Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome will hold its annual conference on 2 March, at St. George’s Cathedral in Southwark. The Pilgrims to Rome conference is a wonderful opportunity to hear pilgrim tales of their experiences on the Via Francigena and to learn from fellow pilgrims on how to plan your own amazing journey on…

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Pilgrim walk and talks in Greenwich

Reflections on The Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome annual event on 4 March in Greenwich  The annual event has always been an important day in the calendar for The Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome.  We consider it the ‘kick off’ to the new year of pilgrim journeys on the Francigena.  Due to the pandemic, there…

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4 March – Annual Conference in Greenwich

The Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome will hold its annual conference on 4 March, at St. Alfege Hall in Greenwich – a wonderful opportunity to hear pilgrim tales of their experiences on the Via Francigena and to learn from fellow pilgrims on how to plan your own amazing journey on this historic route. Programme:   1:30-2:30…

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CPR’s new partner in France

The Fédération Française de la Via Francigena – CPR’s new partner in France  The Confraternity is happy to announce that a partnership agreement was signed in 2019 with the Fédération Française de la Via Francigena (FFVF). The FFVF is an umbrella group of some 12 local associations in France which promote and support pilgrimage on…

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New Via Francigena Signs in Canterbury

Pilgrims setting out from Canterbury can now see a clear sign directing their first steps on the road to Rome. A new sign, which reads “Via Francigena – Rome – 1800km”, removes all uncertainty as they leave the Cathedral Gate, and directs them up Burgate Street.

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