Pope Francis, Rome

The pope is kicking off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience
Pope Francis on Tuesday opens the 2025 Holy Year, kicking off a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome and test the pope's stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them.
Pope Francis launches jubilee, bringing pilgrims and grumbling to Rome
Opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurates a jubilee year expected to draw 32 million visitors to Rome.
Pope Francis marks Christmas Eve with the launch of holy Jubilee year
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis opened the “Holy Door” of St Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve on Dec 24, launching the Jubilee year of Catholic celebrations set to draw more than 30 million pilgrims to Rome.
Pope Francis launches Jubilee 2025 with opening of Holy Door
The 88-year-old Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, officially launching the Jubilee Year 2025.
Pope Francis Launches 2025 Holy Year Jubilee, Emphasising Hope and Inclusivity
Pope Francis begins the 2025 Holy Year, welcoming millions of pilgrims to Rome, focusing on hope and inclusivity during this significant Jubilee.
Biden to travel to Rome in January to meet with Pope Francis
U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Rome in January to meet with Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the White House said on Thursday of a trip that will take place shortly before Biden's term in office ends.
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 marks Christmas Eve with launch of Jubilee year
Pope Francis will open the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Christmas Eve to kick off Jubilee 2025. The door, which is usually bricked up, will remain open for the year to
Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year
More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world
Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact ...
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A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here's what you need to know
Pope Francis is formally inaugurating the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to ...
Pope Francis reprimands Vatican staff for gossiping in annual Christmas message
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another. ROME (AP) — Pope Francis told Vatican ...
Suffering from heavy cold, Pope Francis to lead Sunday prayers from residence
Pope Francis, who has just turned 88 and has been suffering from a heavy cold, will lead the regular Sunday Angelus prayer ...
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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.