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Christmas, Pope and Holy Door

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks start of the 2025 Holy Year

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world,

Bozeman Daily Chronicle · 2d

Pope opens Vatican Holy Door, spiritual portal launching Christmas rituals

Pope Francis opened the first of five Holy Doors, signifying spiritual portals, on Christmas Eve as part of ancient rituals that launched the Roman Catholic Church’s holy year

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 Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican

FOX News on MSN · 15h

Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected

Pope Francis kicked off the Jubilee this week, marking the start of the Holy Year in Italy as 32 million pilgrims are expected to travel to Rome this year.

Snopes on MSN · 6d

No, Pope Francis Isn't Opening 'Tomb of Lucifer' in Vatican on Christmas Eve

The claim stems from the celebration of the 2025 Jubilee, a Roman Catholic tradition that happens every 25 years.

Associated Press · 1d

Pope Francis opens holy door in Rome’s penitentiary

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.

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In Christmas message, Pope Francis criticizes gossip among Vatican staff

Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social ...

Vatican Cardinal prays to make this last wartime Christmas

May this be the last wartime Christmas, Cardinal Krajewski prays in Kharkiv, as he celebrated Mass in Ukraine amidst Russia's ...

Catholic News Agency6d

Pope Francis warns against gossip, celebrates family life in Vatican Christmas messages

Pope Francis delivered Christmas messages at the Vatican, warning against gossip, while the Holy See announced he is ...

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Vatican lights Christmas tree and unveils nativity scene for 2024 holiday season

The Vatican illuminated this year’s Christmas tree and unveiled the nativity scene for the holiday season on Saturday (12/7).

National Catholic Register3d

Best Christmas Movies From the Vatican Film List (And More!)

We asked some notable movie directors, actors and film buffs for their take — and their answers did not disappoint!

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 ...

Fact Check: No, Pope Francis Isn't Opening 'Tomb of Lucifer' in Vatican on Christmas Eve

Pope Francis is only opening one "sacred portal" on this year's Christmas Eve, and it is not "the tomb of Lucifer," which ...

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Israel Summons Vatican Envoy After Pope Francis Condemned ‘Cruelty’ In Gaza

Israel summoned the Vatican envoy to discuss Pope Francis' comments on Gaza airstrikes. The Pope described the airstrikes as ...

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