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Jubilee 2025
Don't lose hope, pope says as he opens Holy Door at Rome prison
Pope Francis, who had said in May that he wanted to open a Holy Door at a prison for the Jubilee 2025, did so Dec. 26 at Rome's Rebibbia prison, urging inmates to never...
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Jubilee 2025
Pope opens Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, launching 'Jubilee of Hope'
Pope Francis officially opened the Holy Year 2025 by crossing the threshold of the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica, followed by a group of children with their parents...
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Jubilee 2025
Caritas, Jubilee USA present Holy Year debt-relief project
Catholics, and all people of good will, are being asked to join a Jubilee 2025 campaign to secure debt relief for the world's poorest nations, following the biblical call...
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Jubilee 2025
Jesus is the path and destination for Jubilee pilgrims, pope says
A look at Pope Francis' general audience Dec. 18.
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Jubilee 2025
'Pilgrims of Hope': Vatican prepares to welcome millions for Holy Year
"During the Holy Year, we are called to be tangible signs of hope for those of our brothers and sisters who experience hardships of any kind," Pope Francis said in his...
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Jubilee 2025
Preparations begin for opening Holy Doors at Vatican, Rome basilicas
The Holy Year 2025 officially begins on Christmas Eve when Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica.
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Jubilee 2025
St. Peter's Basilica launches magazine, installs new webcams
Preparations, big and small, are underway for the Holy Year 2025, which Pope Francis will inaugurate opening the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve.
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Jubilee 2025
Pope to open Holy Door at Rome prison at beginning of Jubilee 2025
Pope Francis called on governments to offer sources of hope during the Jubilee Year 2025.
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Jubilee 2025
Be pilgrims, not tourists in life, pope tells young people
In many dioceses, the local celebration of World Youth Day takes place on the feast of Christ the King, Nov. 24, which is one month before Pope Francis officially opens...
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Jubilee 2025
Waiting to be discovered: Rome cloister's frescoes celebrate the rosary
Planning a visit to Rome? The Dominican friars have opened their frescoed cloister to pilgrims and tourists, but it is still pretty much a secret.