Pope, Holy Door and Rome

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.
Don't lose hope, pope says as he opens Holy Door at Rome prison
"I wanted all of us, inside or out, to have an opportunity to throw open the doors of our hearts and understand that hope does not disappoint."
Special Report: Inside the Prison As Pope Francis Opens the Jubilee Holy Door
As the Pope left the Rebibbia prison, he stopped to greet the 300 inmates and staff who had waited outside of the crowded chapel on the cold December morning.
Pope Francis opens Holy Door to begin Jubilee at Vigil Christmas Mass at St. Peter’s
On his wheelchair, Pope Francis began the celebration of Christmas by opening the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, kicking off the 2025 Holy Year. “The steps we now take are the steps of the whole church,” the pope said.
Pope launches 2025 Jubilee Year with opening of Holy Door
The pope opened the Jubilee Holy Door praying that the Holy Spirit would soften hearts so that "enemies may speak to each other again."
Pope Francis opens Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica, marking Jubilee
Pope Francis on Tuesday opened the Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, marking the official beginning of the Jubilee year of the Catholic Church. In a Christmas Eve ceremony rich with symbolism,
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 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.
The Pope Made History by Opening the Holy Door at a Prison in Italy — Why He Did It
The Pope chose to open the Holy Door at the Rebibbia prison in Italy as his second of five doors during the 2025 Jubilee for this reason.
Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year
Pilgrims are lining up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks ...
Unlocking the sacred: What happens at the Holy Door for Jubilee 2025?
The Jubilee ceremony begins with Pope Francis opening the Holy Door at St Peter's Basilica. The ceremony includes prayers in ...
Catholic faithful cross Holy Door in the Vatican to receive indulgence
Faithful from all over the word started flocking to St. Peter’s square and lining up braving chilly temperatures to cross the ...
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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 ...
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Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected
the Vatican City and across Italy. Pope Francis kicked off the event while opening the Holy Door of St. Peter's ...