The flagship of the Italian Navy, the 'Amerigo Vespucci' has been designated a 'Jubilee church' for 2025, where pilgrims can ...

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In any case, indulgences and jubilee years have remained enormously popular and profitable for the Catholic Church and for the city of Rome ... face of the capital of Italy.

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By Lisa Zengarini The flagship of the Italian Navy “Amerigo Vespucci” has been designated a “Jubilee church” for 2025 where pilgrims can obtain the Plenary Indulgence during the Holy Year.