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Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 27m

Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year

Pilgrims are lining up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.

LiveTube News (English) on MSN · 2d

Video: LIVE: Pope Francis leads Christmas Eve Mass with opening of Holy Door at the Vatican

Pope Francis leads Christmas Eve Mass with opening of Holy Door at the Vatican Pope Francis presides over Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican, beginning with the opening of the Holy Door. #popefrancis #christmas #christmaseve #vatican #news ------------------------------------------------------ LiveTube | Latest Breaking News and Live Video Pioneering LIve News.

Bozeman Daily Chronicle · 1d

Pope opens Vatican Holy Door, spiritual portal launching Christmas rituals

Pope Francis opened the first of five Holy Doors, signifying spiritual portals, on Christmas Eve as part of ancient rituals that launched the Roman Catholic Church’s holy year

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Pope calls for Gaza hostage release, debt relief in Christmas message

Prior to offering his blessing "urbi et orbi," Francis prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Holy Land, Lebanon and Syria, and in Africa.

The New York Times · 20h

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 every quarter century. On Tuesday evening, Francis opened the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica so that the first pilgrims could go through. Millions more are expected to follow over the year.

Praying with the Pope, ‘Urbi et Orbi’ 2024 Christmas message from the Vatican

Pope Francis delivered his “Urbi et Orbi” blessing to the world at midday on Christmas day. Watch the most solemn blessing of the Catholic Church.

Fact Check: No, Pope Francis Isn't Opening 'Tomb of Lucifer' in Vatican on Christmas Eve

Pope Francis is only opening one "sacred portal" on this year's Christmas Eve, and it is not "the tomb of Lucifer," which ...

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Pope calls for nations to overcome divisions in Christmas address as communities celebrate worldwide

Pilgrims are lining up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks ...

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Israel Summons Vatican Envoy After Pope Francis Condemned ‘Cruelty’ In Gaza

Israel summoned the Vatican envoy to discuss Pope Francis' comments on Gaza airstrikes. The Pope described the airstrikes as ...

National Catholic Register2d

Best Christmas Movies From the Vatican Film List (And More!)

We asked some notable movie directors, actors and film buffs for their take — and their answers did not disappoint!

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Catholic faithful cross Holy Door in the Vatican to receive indulgence

Faithful from all over the word started flocking to St. Peter’s square and lining up braving chilly temperatures to cross the ...

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