Millions of Catholics are flocking to the Italian capital this year. But despite public works and investment, some residents ...

The seven Roman churches in the pilgrimage include the four papal basilicas: St. Peter’s Basilica, the Basilica of St. John ...

As the pontiff, the Pope has the authority to proclaim any church door as a Holy Door. The goal of pilgrims who travel to Rome during a jubilee year is to pass through at least one of the Holy Doors.

the "Youth Jubilee" and the "Neocatechumenal Way," which will take place between July 28 and August 4, respectively. By the end of July, therefore, the southern Rome terminus will see the much ...

In 1535, Pope Clement VII ordered the placement of statues of Saints Peter and Paul, the patrons of Rome, at the bridge’s entrance ... the Catholic Church commemorates the crucifixion of ...

Every 25 years, believers from around the world flock to Rome to step through one of its four holy doors and have their sins forgiven. But it seems that Rome itself is hoping for some forgiveness, too ...

Pope Francis on Tuesday opens the 2025 Holy Year, kicking off a celebration of the Catholic Church ... of a Jubilee, in which the Catholic faithful make pilgrimages to Rome. Francis has dedicated ...