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 Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome’s patience
Pope Francis has opened the great Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. The ceremony kicks off the 2025 Holy Year.
Pope Francis kicks off year-long Jubilee
In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year is an opportunity to relieve the debt of poor countries and commit to protecting the planet.
The pope is kicking off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience
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
Pope Brings Holy Year and a Message of Hope to Rome's Main Prison
Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once-every-quarter century celebration that is expected to bring some 32 million pilgrims to Rome.
Pope Francis marks the start of Jubilee
Pope Francis officially inaugurated the Holy Year on Christmas Eve on Wednesday (December 24) by unlocking the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, a pivotal act symbolizing hope and redemption.
Rome’s Jubilee Year Has Begun—Here’s What to Know and How to Avoid the Crowds
The once-every-quarter-century Catholic tradition started on December 24, 2024. Whether you’re planning to travel to Rome or ...
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 ...
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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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 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 ...