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why did people undertake pilgrimages during the Middle Ages what were some of the popular destinations of pilgrims

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Catholic people were told that if they prayed at holy places called shrines, they could be forgiven their sins or be cured of illnesses. This is why people took the risk of going on pilgrimages
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