Once in 25 years event: Opening of Holy Doors in Rome, December 2024

The Opening of the Holy Doors in Rome marks the commencement of the Jubilee Year 2025, a significant event in the Catholic Church. The schedule for the openings is as follows: • December 24, 2024 – St. Peter’s Basilica: • Pope Francis will officially open the Holy Door at 7:00 PM, inaugurating the Jubilee Year.  • December 26, 2024 – Rebibbia Prison: • In a historic first, the Pope will open a Holy Door at Rome’s Rebibbia prison on the feast of St. Stephen, extending the Jubilee’s grace to incarcerated individuals.  • December 29, 2024 – Archbasilica of St. John Lateran: • The Holy Door of Rome’s cathedral will be opened, inviting pilgrims to continue their spiritual journey.  • January 1, 2025 – Basilica of St. Mary Major: • On New Year’s Day, the Holy Door will open, coinciding with the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.  • January 5, 2025 – Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls: • The final Holy Door will be opened, completing the quartet of Rome’s major basilicas participating in the Jubilee celebrations.  These ceremonies offer pilgrims the opportunity to pass through the Holy Doors, symbolizing a journey from sin to grace and the reception of a plenary indulgence during the Jubilee Year. #faith #rome #2024 #2025 #christmas