Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison, a 'cathedral of pain and hope'
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates ...
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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.
A Holy Year is about to start in Rome – the city had changed forever
The first Holy Year was called in 1300 and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who ...
A Holy Year is about to start 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.
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 ...
CNN gets rare access to St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
One of the Catholic Church’s holiest sites has been preparing for an influx of millions of visitors in 2025, when Rome and ...
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Pilgrims pass through Vatican Holy Door as the 2025 Holy Year begins
Pilgrims lined up early to walk through the Holy Door at the entrance of St Peter’s Basilica as Christmas marked the start of ...
As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover ...