Traveler completes Via Francigena pilgrimage as millions of Brits embrace religious journeys
A traveler walked the Via Francigena from Canterbury Cathedral to Dover's white cliffs during a midsummer heatwave, following a pilgrimage route that eventually reaches Rome. According to YouGov research, 3.7 million British adults have already made a pilgrimage, with nearly one in five considering.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 06:21 UTC
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