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 ...
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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. It's a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected ...
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China: Holy Door opens at Wuhan
Pleasant winter sunshine lit up the spacious compound of St Joseph's Cathedral in Wuhan as we gathered on the Feast of the ...
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Jubilee: Cardinal Reina opens Holy Door at St. John Lateran
The Cardinal Vicar of Rome, Baldassare Reina, opened on Sunday the Holy Door of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the third ...
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Masses launching Holy Year in dioceses emphasize ‘hope that does not disappoint’
Bishops worldwide celebrated the opening of the 2025 Holy Year Dec. 29 with Masses in their cathedrals and co-cathedrals to ...
A Holy Year just started in Rome. Here’s what you need to know.
The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who participate can obtain “indulgences” — the centuries-old feature of the ...