The Catholic tradition of celebrating a jubilee began in the 1300s and was initially stretched out every 100 years rather than 25. For centuries, the Holy Doors have been opened at the four Roman ...

The doors, which are usually sealed with mortar, are only opened during Jubilee years, which occur every 25 years. Passing through the doors signifies the cleansing of sins and a reconnection to ...

In the Old Testament, the Jubilee year was a period of redemption and restoration: every 50 years, lands were returned to their rightful owners, debts were canceled, and prisoners were freed.

Jubilee years are celebrated every 25 years by the Catholic Church worldwide, and the timing seems perfect. After all, who couldn’t use a little hope about now? As 2024 came to an end ...

Jubilee year expected to bring 32 million tourists to Rome 'Holy Door' is only open in Jubilee years Pope calls for cancellation of some of developing world's debt VATICAN CITY, Dec 24 (Reuters ...