Pope Francis to open 'Jubilee'

Pope Francis to open ‘Jubilee’ on Christmas Eve
According to the Vatican, the tradition began in 1300 when Pope Boniface VII announced the first Jubilee. Later, Jubilees came to be celebrated every 25 years.
Pope Francis’ Christmas Message to His Top Advisers: Don’t Gossip
Francis urged the Vatican inner circle to bless more and talk less badly of others. It wasn’t the first time he had used the occasion to scold them.
Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday prayer ahead of Christmas celebrations, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza
A visual tour of the Holy Doors Pope Francis will open for the 2025 Jubilee
The rite of opening the Holy Doors of the main basilicas of Rome to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee Year is perhaps one of the most solemn events of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis to open 5 sacred portals on Christmas Eve — for a ritual that’s never been done before
"In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring," Pope Francis said in preparation.
Pope Francis to officially open Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee on December 24; AP explains
When Pope Francis formally opens the Holy Year, he will launch a dizzying 12-month calendar of events that include special Jubilee masses for the faithful from all walks of life.
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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. Here’s what you need to know
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Pope Francis reprimands Vatican staff for gossiping in annual Christmas message
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Biden to travel to Rome in January to meet with Pope Francis
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President Joe Biden to meet with Pope Francis at Vatican days before Trump inauguration
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