NBC News11d
Biden will meet with Pope Francis in the final days of his presidency
The two men have met several times. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement that Biden's visit to Rome will take place from Jan. 9 to 12, adding that Biden will also ...
The Daily Telegraph20d
Pope marks start of Vatican’s Jubilee Year at Rome’s main prison
Pope Francis urged inmates to never give up hope as he inaugurated the Vatican’s Jubilee Year at the high-security Rebibbia prison on the outskirts of Rome on Thursday. The pope opened a “Holy ...
Associated Press20d
Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison, a ‘cathedral of pain and hope’
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation21d
Pope Francis opens 'Holy Door' for Catholic Jubilee at Rome prison
He celebrated the Jubilee at Rome's main prison on Thursday, as part of the tradition which now takes place every 25 years. Pope Francis has opened a "Holy Door" for the 2025 Catholic Holy Year at ...
Reuters21d
Pope opens special 'Holy Door' for Catholic Jubilee at Rome prison
ROME, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special "Holy Door" for the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, in what the Vatican ...
National Catholic Reporter21d
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.
The Globe and Mail21d
Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison, a ‘cathedral of pain and hope’
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 ...
Afar21d
Rome’s Jubilee Year Has Begun—Here’s What to Know and How to Avoid the Crowds
Every 25 years, Rome becomes the epicenter of one of the Catholic world’s most extraordinary celebrations: the Jubilee Year, a centuries-old tradition combining spirituality, pageantry, and an influx ...
ABC News23d
Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience
He was wheeled across the threshold as bells tolled across Rome and the choir inside the basilica began Christmas Eve Mass. In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year is an opportunity to relieve ...
The New York Times23d
The Timeless Spell of Rome’s Oldest Churches
By David Laskin It’s a common complaint that Rome’s churches are overwhelming: There are too many, they look too much alike, their gilt and marble often speak more to the eye than the soul.
The New York Times23d
As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s character. By Elisabetta Povoledo and Emma Bubola Reporting from Rome ...