The distinctive dong of an ancient bell accompanied the opening of the Holy Door at Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major on Jan.

Rome has shifted into high gear for the opening of Jubilee 2025, a blockbuster year-long celebration in the Catholic world ...

Pope Francis will formally inaugurate the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, December 24, reviving an ancient Church tradition that ...

Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope.

Pope Francis formally inaugurates the 2025 Holy Year, reviving ancient church tradition encouraging faithful to make ...

To the faithful who go on pilgrimage to Rome, the Pope grants a special 'indulgence' or remission of their sins.

The first Holy Year was called in 1300 and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who ...

Jubilees, a Catholic Church tradition dating to 1300, are considered a time for reconciliation and renewal. But for many ...