They went on pilgrimages to make sure that God would send them to heaven instead of hell.
There were many different reasons why a person may go on a pilgrimage. One could be healed of their sins and have a chance to go to heaven. Another could be to fulfill their need to explore and have adventure. Hope this helped!
People go on pilgrimages to go to a new place where they can freely practice their desired religion without and consequences.
they don't
People still go on pilgrimages, such as Hindus and the Muslims.
the main reason they went on pilgrimages is to build their relationship with god
For the most part in the middle ages the main religion was Christian, but it all depends on the culture and/ or country you go to.
By receiving the sacrament of Eucharist after good confession and absolution, doing penance, going on pilgrimages and other activities for indulgences (time reduced in Purgatory), by good works and charity, and by prayer.
There is no pilgrimage in modern Judaism.
Catholics are not required to go on pilgrimages to any of the various holy sites throughout the world. Some Catholics never go, others may go on pilgrimages quite frequently.
To honor the site of Becket's death.
a mass movement of people who go on a journey somewhere and tell people stories