Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th century, particularly with the shrine ...

Millions will arrive in Italy as the Catholic Church celebrates Jubilee, a once-in-a-quarter-century tradition.

The pope’s wheelchair came to a stop before the small Holy Door, typically sealed, in the grand St. Peter’s Basilica. According to tradition and a ritual largely unchanged since the 1500s, the ...

The Vatican laid down some guidelines for how Catholics could receive the plenary indulgences announced by Pope Francis as ...

PBS host Kathy McCabe provides tips and restaurant suggestions for visitors to Rome during the Jubilee of 2025 and suggests ...

Italy expects 35 million pilgrims to visit Rome during the Catholic Church’s current “Holy Year” or “Jubilee” that runs through January 6, 2026. In modern times, Holy Years usually occur in 25-year ...

Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here’s why, including tips on where to stay, what to ...

Pope Francis opening a Holy Door at Rebibbia Penitentiary on Saint Stephen day in Rome as part of the Catholic Jubilee Year Photograph by VATICAN MEDIA / Catholic Press Photo / MAXPPP Is Pope ...

At the end of the musical, members of the Missionaries of Charity order founded by St. Teresa of Calcutta offered each guest ...

This year’s Jubilee of Hope isn’t just a key moment in the life of Catholic faithfuls, but also a great opportunity to visit ...

By Lisa Zengarini The flagship of the Italian Navy “Amerigo Vespucci” has been designated a “Jubilee church” for 2025 where ...

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.