Pope Francis Launches Jubilee Year

Pope Francis Launches Jubilee Year As Rome Braces For Millions Of Pilgrims
Amid security worries, millions of pilgrims are expected to descend on Rome for a Jubilee Year of major Catholic celebrations throughout 2025. Here are the highlights.
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 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 marks start of Vatican’s Jubilee Year at Rome’s main prison
Pope Francis urged inmates to never give up hope as he inaugurated the Vatican’s Jubilee Year at the high-security Rebibbia prison on the outskirts of Rome on Thursday.
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.
Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee
Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope.
Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected
Pope Francis kicked off the Jubilee this week, marking the start of the Holy Year in Italy as 32 million pilgrims are expected to travel to Rome this year.
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 ...
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How to avoid the crowds in Rome during the 2025 Jubilee
An estimated 35 million visitors will descend on Rome for the 2025 Jubilee. Here are tips from local experts for avoiding the ...
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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Five Ways to Get into an ‘Italy State of Mind’ for Christmas and the Jubilee Year
Even if you won’t be able to visit Italy next year, here are some ways to bring Italy home for Jubilee 2025.
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Pope opens ‘Holy Door’ for Catholic Jubilee at Rome prison
ROME: Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special “Holy Door ...
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The pope is kicking off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience
Visitors have returned to Italy in droves following COVID-19, and the explosion of short-term vacation rentals has ...
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Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain reopens after renovation work in time for the Jubilee Holy Year
ROME, Italy — Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopened Sunday after three months of renovations, just in time for the ...
Pope Calls for Peace on Christmas as Church Begins Jubilee Year Celebrations
He made the remarks a day after the start of the Roman Catholic Church’s Holy Year, known as a Jubilee, which takes place ...