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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 ...
Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test of the pope ...
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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.
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PHOTOS: Pilgrims From All Over the World Pass Through Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica
The faithful from different parts of the world and from different walks of life have already passed through the open Holy ...
Pope urges ‘all people of all nations’ to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address
The pope invoked the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which he opened on Christmas Eve to launch the 2025 Jubilee, as ...
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When and where to watch Pope Francis’ Christmas liturgies
With the opening of the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis’ schedule of liturgies in December and January has expanded.
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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Your Guide to Jubilee 2025: Pray as ‘Pilgrims of Hope’
It’s beginning to look a lot like a Jubilee, as the Vatican and Rome rush to put the final touches on preparations before ...