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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected

The Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, has begun with visitors flocking to Rome, the Vatican City and across Italy.Pope ...

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Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians on feast of St. Stephen

In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to death: “Lord, do ...

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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 ...

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