Pope Francis Launches Jubilee Year

Pope Francis: How to be ‘pilgrims of hope’ during 2025 Jubilee Year
Pope Francis called on Catholics to become “pilgrims of hope” in a BBC podcast, emphasizing that “hope and kindness touch the very heart of the Gospel.”
Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome’s patience
Pope Francis has opened the great Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. The ceremony kicks off the 2025 Holy Year.
Pope Francis Launches Jubilee Year As Rome Braces For Millions Of Pilgrims
Amid security worries, millions of pilgrims are expected to descend on Rome for a Jubilee Year of major Catholic celebrations throughout 2025. Here are the highlights.
Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected
Pope Francis kicked off the Jubilee this week, marking the start of the Holy Year in Italy as 32 million pilgrims are expected to travel to Rome this year.
Pope opens special 'Holy Door' for Catholic Jubilee at Rome prison
Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special "Holy Door" for the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, in what the Vatican said was the first such action by a Catholic pontiff.
Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison, a ‘cathedral of pain and hope’
Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once every quarter-century celebration that is expected to bring about 32 million pilgrims to Rome.
Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'
Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the ...
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Francis Ng'ang'a enjoys festive season with his son in South Africa months after wife's death
Businessman Francis Ng'ang'a and his son Brian Ng'ang'a travelled to South Africa. The businessman was seen driving a ...
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 ...
Pope Francis Calls for Negotiations To End Ukraine War in Christmas Speech
The pope also voiced concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in his Christmas address, labeling the situation ...
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Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians on feast of St. Stephen
In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to death: “Lord, do ...
In Christmas message, Pope Francis criticizes gossip among Vatican staff
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social ...
Francis Scott Key Bridge preconstruction activities to begin Jan. 7
The $2 billion rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is slated to start with preconstruction activities Jan. 7 in the ...
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King Louis Philippe I of France received an American visitor, a Mr. Hughes, the American charge d’affaires in Stockholm.
Pope Francis discusses ‘world full of hope and kindness’ in BBC Radio 4 message
Pope Francis has spoken of creating “a world full of hope and kindness” in a recorded message broadcast on BBC Radio 4.The ...