Pope Francis, the first “pilgrim of hope” to cross the Holy Door’s threshold, inaugurated the 2025 Jubilee Year by opening... Read more Pilgrims who visit Rome during the jubilee, a holy year ...

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday ... are a concern given the rigorous calendar of ...

The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who participate can obtain “indulgences” — the centuries-old feature of the ...

Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the ...

The pope invoked the Holy Door of St. Peter’s, which he opened on Christmas Eve to launch the 2025 Jubilee, as representing ...

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The 2025 Jubilee, themed on hope this year, began in St Peter's Square. This was not always the case, as historically, the only Holy Door was at the Basilica of St John Lateran, the official seat ...