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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 the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Pope Francis marks Christmas Eve with the launch of holy Jubilee year
The 88-year-old pontiff opened the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve. Read more at straitstimes.com.
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world
Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact on the world, as the pontiff on Tuesday led the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas.
When and where to watch Pope Francis’ Christmas liturgies
With the opening of the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis’ schedule of liturgies in December and January has expanded.
How to Watch the Pope’s Christmas Eve Mass
The service, which originally took place at midnight, now begins much earlier in the evening The post How to Watch the Pope’s Christmas Eve Mass appeared first on TheWrap.
Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of the 2025 Holy Year for Catholics worldwide
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Pope Calls for Peace on Christmas as Church Begins Jubilee Year Celebrations
He made the remarks a day after the start of the Roman Catholic Church’s Holy Year, known as a Jubilee, which takes place ...
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Pope calls for Gaza hostage release, debt relief in Christmas message
Prior to offering his blessing "urbi et orbi," Francis prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Holy Land, Lebanon and Syria, and in ...
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Where to Watch Church Services on Christmas Eve 2024
For many, attending church on Christmas Eve is a sacred tradition to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. And in 2024, you ...
Pope Francis’ Christmas Message Calls for Peace Amid War
Pope Francis called for cease-fires for the conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East during his Christmas message in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City.
Pope marks start of Vatican’s Jubilee Year at Rome’s main prison
Pope Francis urged inmates to never give up hope as he inaugurated the Vatican’s Jubilee Year at the high-security Rebibbia ...
Delving into Netflix’s claim that ‘over 200 countries’ watched Chiefs vs. Steelers on Christmas
While not the most suspenseful NFL game ever played, Wednesday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers ...
Pope urges ‘all people of all nations’ to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address
The pope invoked the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which he opened on Christmas Eve to launch the 2025 Jubilee, as ...