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Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that ...
Bethlehem marks a second sombre Christmas Mass as Israel's war on Hamas rages on
Hundreds gathered at the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem in the West Bank as the leader of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land marked the second Christmas Midnight Mass under the shadow of the war in ...
Christmas marked around the world
Christmas, a season of twinkling lights and cherished traditions, unfolds globally. From Europe’s frosty markets to Australia ...
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On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis launches holy Jubilee year
Pope Francis opened the “Holy Door” of St Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve on Tuesday, launching the Jubilee year of ...
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Silent Night, Holy Night
Bethlehem’s night tonight is a “Silent Night” but, because of war in the Holy Land, it is not perhaps a “Holy Night.” The ...
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Pope opens Rome basilica’s Holy Door, launches jubilee year
“Entering through the Holy Door expresses the willingness to follow and be guided by the only begotten Son of God.” Ritual ...
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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 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 ushers in Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee of 'Hope' during Christmas Eve mass
The pope inaugurated the Catholic Church's historic 2025 Jubilee of "Hope" on Christmas Eve at the Vatican in traditional ceremonies before he addressed thousands of Catholic faithful.