The pope is kicking off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Tuesday opens the 2025 Holy Year, kicking off a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome and test the pope's stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them.
Pope Francis launches jubilee, bringing pilgrims and grumbling to Rome
Opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurates a jubilee year expected to draw 32 million visitors to Rome.
Pope opens special 'Holy Door' for Catholic Jubilee at Rome prison
Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special "Holy Door" for the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, in what the Vatican said was the first such action by a Catholic pontiff.
Pope kicks off Jubilee 2025
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Pope Francis marks the start of Jubilee
Pope Francis inaugurated a special jubilee year for Roman Catholics during a Christmas Eve ceremony at the Vatican. He marked the occasion by opening the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica, typically sealed with bricks.
A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here’s what you need to know
Pope Francis is formally inaugurating the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to ...
Rome’s Jubilee Year Is About to Begin—Here’s What to Know and How to Avoid the Crowds
The once-every-quarter-century Catholic tradition starts on December 24, 2024. Whether you’re planning to travel to Rome or ...
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Your Guide to Jubilee 2025: Pray as ‘Pilgrims of Hope’
It’s beginning to look a lot like a Jubilee, as the Vatican and Rome rush to put the final touches on preparations before ...
For some, the pope's big Holy Year only aggravates housing crisis as overtourism pushes out Romans
But for Romans who have seen the short-term rental market take over neighborhoods like Pigneto, on the eastern flank of the ...
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PHOTOS: Christmas in Rome as first Jubilee pilgrims arrive in Eternal City
Against this dazzling backdrop, the first pilgrims for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, which begins on Christmas Eve, ...
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10 things to know about Jubilee 2025, the Holy Year
The theme of the Holy Year is "Pilgrims of Hope." The papal bull that introduced the Jubilee Year is titled "Spes Non ...
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Rome completes marquee project in contentious city overhaul for Catholic Holy Year
Rome has completed the most ambitious of thousands of construction works that have disrupted daily life in the Eternal City in preparation for the millions of tourists expected during the 2025 ...
Rome's best parks: green escapes in the Eternal City
Discover Rome’s most beautiful parks, from Villa Borghese to the Appian Way. Explore tranquil gardens, sweeping views and ...
Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopens after renovation work in time for the Jubilee Holy Year
Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain has reopened ahead of the inauguration of the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year, following the completion ...