Pope Francis Launches Jubilee Year

Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience
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's stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them.
Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected
The Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, has begun with visitors flocking to Rome, the Vatican City and across Italy.Pope Francis kicked off the event while opening the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Tuesday.
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Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee and presides over Christmas Eve mass
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's stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them.
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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.
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