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Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St Peter's to end Jubilee year

Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peace.

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Pope closes 2025 Holy Year and signals his pontificate can now begin in earnest

Pope Leo XIV has closed the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year, marking the end of a yearlong celebration that drew 33 million pilgrims to Rome

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Vatican claims a Holy Year success with 33 million pilgrims

The Vatican has given a final accounting of its 2025 Holy Year

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Pope Leo XIV asks that Rome be welcoming to foreigners as 2025 draws to an close

The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year.

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Bring the noise: 'Electric Jubilee' turns up volume on Rome's hidden sounds

'Electrical Jubilee', a sensorial exhibition at Rome's Goethe-Institut seeks to reveal the hidden soundscape of the Italian capital as the Catholic Church celebrates its special year by examining the links between art, science and urban spirituality. Stefania De Michele has been listening in.

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A weeklong Jubilee celebration for young Catholics in photos

Young Catholics from around the world have gathered in Rome for the largest event of the 2025 Holy Year — a weeklong Jubilee celebration culminating in an outdoor vigil, overnight campout and a Mass led by Pope Leo XIV.

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Rome gears up for Holy Year's monumental Catholic youth rally in scorching temperatures

Half a million young people are expected to pour into Rome next week for the biggest event of the 2025 Holy Year

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Fewer pilgrims and falling rates: Rome's Jubilee tourist rental boom fails to materialise

As Rome marks its Jubilee year, the anticipated wave of pilgrims and short-term rental profits has yet to arrive, leaving landlords disappointed and locals grappling with a still-tight housing market.

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Not just the Jubilee: The best events in Rome in 2025, from art to archaeology

The Papal Jubilee is Rome’s biggest deal in this year, but 2025 is also filled with exciting art exhibitions, festivals and events worth travelling for

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King Charles And Queen Camilla To Meet Pope Francis

King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Italy and the Vatican during the 2025 Jubilee Year strengthens ties with the Catholic Church and promotes peace a...

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Pope Francis Opens 2025 Holy Year In Rome

Pope Francis to open 2025 Holy Year in Rome, emphasizing hope and security measures. Join the celebration!

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The pope is kicking off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience

Pope Francis on Tuesday opens the 2025 Holy Year

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A Holy Year is about to start in Rome – the city had changed forever

Expert more tourists, more police and more indulgences

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For some, the pope's big Holy Year only aggravates housing crisis as overtourism pushes out Romans

When Pope Francis formally opens the Holy Year next week, he will launch a dizzying 12-month calendar of events that include special Jubilee Masses for the faithful from all walks of life

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A Roman Christmas: Why it's the perfect last-minute festive mini-break

There’s still time to escape to the Eternal City for a classy Christmassy weekend. Melanie McDonagh on where to stay and what to see

International Business Times UK

Meet Luce: Vatican's Anime-inspired Mascot Bridging Tradition And Pop Culture For 2025 Jubilee

Aside from the 2025 Jubilee, Luce will also serve as the official mascot for the Holy See's pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

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Warning to tourists heading to Rome as city under construction

The 2025 Roman Catholic Holy Year planning is putting Rome under enormous strain with 32 million tourists expected

Daily Mirror

Aussie raider Artorius "best credentialed horse" in the Jubilee at Royal Ascot

Artorius, who finished third in the Jubilee 12 months ago, is the joint favourite to capture the 6f sprint for trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman

Daily Record

Prince William gave Kate Middleton 'clear instructions' following tense royal engagement, according to lip reader

Prince William and Kate Middleton attended a service at St Paul's Cathedral alongside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as part of the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations last year.

Daily Mirror

Kate Middleton's clear instructions from William decoded by lip reader after tense event

As part of the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations last year, Prince William and Kate Middleton attended a service at St Paul's Cathedral alongside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Daily Mirror

Mike Tindall shares cheeky photos from Coronation - and brings back much-loved tradition

Mike Tindall shared photos and videos from the King's Coronation - including a snap of him wearing Zara's blue hat, just as he did during the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee

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