As Holy Doors close, cardinals emphasize God’s arms are always open
The path to conversion, the door to God’s mercy and the call to live in Christian hope all continue beyond the Jubilee Year, said the three cardinals who closed the … Learn More
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Archdiocese of Newark to celebrate Jubilee for Consecrated Life Feb. 1
The Archdiocese of Newark will join the global Church in celebrating World Day for Consecrated Life on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the … Learn More
11-year-old leads annual food drive, delivers 200+ bags to Mercy House
In the spirit of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, which calls for acts of mercy and solidarity, 11-year-old Dante Olshefski has taken that mission to heart in remarkable fashion. … Learn More
Don’t lose hope, pope says as he opens Holy Door at Rome prison
Wearing red vestments for the feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, Pope Francis knocked on the door of the church in Rome’s Rebibbia prison complex and walked over its threshold.
‘Pilgrims of Hope’: Vatican prepares to welcome millions for Holy Year
The celebration of a Holy Year every 25 years is an acknowledgment that “the Christian life is a journey calling for moments of greater intensity to encourage and sustain hope … Learn More
Preparations begin for opening Holy Doors at Vatican, Rome basilicas
Hours after the last visitors and pilgrims left St. Peter’s Basilica for the day, a chisel clanged and dust flew as a group of prelates chanted their prayers before a … Learn More
St. Peter’s Basilica launches magazine, installs new webcams
To help people who cannot travel to Rome but want to pray at the tomb of St. Peter and cross the threshold of the Holy Door, St. Peter’s Basilica is … Learn More
Pope to open Holy Year with full schedule of Christmas liturgies
With the opening of the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis’ schedule of liturgies in December and January has expanded. The pope, who will celebrate his 88th birthday on Dec. 17, … Learn More
