Pilgrims who visit Rome during the Jubilee, a holy year celebrated every 25 years, will have the opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence by passing through the doors.

Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be a Jubilee year for the Catholic Church. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Claire Giangravé from the Religion News Service about the tradition.

A new pedestrian square and walkway connecting Rome’s historic center to the Vatican and renovations to the Trevi Fountain ...

EDITORIAL: Whether you travel to Rome or participate locally during the special celebration, God’s grace still flows to the ...

We'll see the famous Spanish Steps and many of Rome's famous landmarks as Rome welcomes in 2025. American students welcome in the New Year in the eternal city - Rome. With marching bands ...

Why is the jubilee such an important event for Catholics? The answer is simple: It offers an extraordinary opportunity to attain salvation.

The year that starts today will be full of events, anniversaries and major issues: from Expo Osaka to the midterm elections ...

A look at news events in December 2024: Pop megastar Taylor Swift wrapped up her record-smashing Eras Tour at BC Place in ...

Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to ...