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Jubilee 2025: Pope Francis’ moving visit to a Roman prison
After opening the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Pope Francis December 26 inaugurated the second Holy Door of the ...
How to navigate Rome during the Vatican’s Jubilee celebrations
Rome has shifted into high gear for the opening of Jubilee 2025, a blockbuster year-long celebration in the Catholic world ...
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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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As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
Romans have conflicting feelings about the Jubilee, which began on Tuesday evening when Pope Francis solemnly opened the Holy Door in the atrium ... for its art and monuments and also its promise ...
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‘Tidings of Great Joy’: Christmas Homilies From Bishops and Priests Celebrate Jesus
The annual challenge for clerics is to present a story listeners think they know everything about — the Son of God being born ...
Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem prepared Tuesday to mark another somber Christmas in the traditional birthplace of ...
“Love and forgiveness”: The moment Flea wanted to leave the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Together, Flea and Anthony Kiedis have endured the ever changing line-up of The Red Hot Chili Peppers. But there were times Flea was ready to give it all up.
How the 2025 Jubilee Will Affect Rome Travel
Whether you're planning to travel to Rome in 2025 or are looking for alternatives within Italy, consider this your Jubilee travel survival guide, including key dates and celebrations, and how to avoid ...