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 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 kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test of the pope's stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them.
Jubilee 2025: Rome expects more than 30 million pilgrims during Holy Year
To the faithful who go on pilgrimage to Rome, the Pope grants a special 'indulgence' or remission of their sins.
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 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.
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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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What is Rome Jubilee and what's happening in 2025?
The Rome Jubilee will officially begin on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, and conclude on the Epiphany (‘La Befana’ in ...
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Lateran Holy Door opens as Rome’s jubilee journey continues
Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Pope Francis’ vicar for the Diocese of Rome, described the event as “a gesture that renews our ...
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Solemn processions, prayers mark archdiocese’s opening Masses of 2025 Jubilee Year
Marked by solemn processions and prayers for hope in troubled times, Archbishop Bernard Hebda presided over two opening ...
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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 ...
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Rome Transformed: Major Renovations for the 2025 Catholic Jubilee
Rome has revamped its infrastructure for the 2025 Catholic Holy Year. The city has completed an 85 million euro road junction ...
Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral holds mass to mark opening of Jubilee
Between Christmas Eve and Jan. 5, the Pope will open a series of holy doors in the Vatican and throughout Rome, signifying the start of a Jubilee year.