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The Shroud of Turin, one of Catholicism’s most valued devotional items, will be digitally showcased during the Holy Year 2025, allowing visitors to engage with the revered relic like never before. The shroud, a linen cloth many believe is the burial shroud of Jesus Christ and bears his image, traditionally draws thousands of pilgrims during rare pu...

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Visiting Rome in a special year like the Jubilee is certainly an exciting idea, but due to the many tourists and pilgrims who will land in the city, it could be difficult to navigate the confusion of a crowded city and easily fall into tourist traps, but don't worry! This article is a vademecum, full of tips and practical advice for enjoying the ca...

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The Jubilee 2025, whose motto is Pilgrims of Hope, began last December 24 with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. The opening of the Holy Door is a symbolic act of great importance, it marks the opening of a passage, crossing which one obtains forgiveness from sins and reconciliation with God, the famous plenary indulgence grante...

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The Holy See Press Office is tucked under the arcades of Via della Conciliazione, just outside St. Peter’s Square, in a 1930s building constructed during the Fascist era as part of an urban renovation overseen by Mussolini. The boulevard symbolizes the reconciliation (hence its name) between the Catholic Church and the Italian state, an axis that v...

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On December 24, Pope Francis opened the first Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica, inaugurating the Jubilee. This door, bearing 15 bas-relief panels recounting the story of man's redemption, is the most symbolic, marking the launch of the Jubilees since the year 1500. Rome also offers four other holy doors: those of the three other major basilicas...

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As the leader of the “Communication and Promotion Plan for the Via Francigena” project, Lazio Region attended the Travel & Adventure Show di New York for the first time on 25-26 January 2025. During the event, the Via Francigena route was presented to the general public with a special focus on the entire Italian stretch, from Valle d’Aosta to Pugli...

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Rome is to celebrate Caravaggio on the occasion of this year's Roman Catholic Jubilee Holy Year with the biggest ever show on the iconic artist at Palazzo Barberini from March 7 to July 6. Enriched by paintings that are rarely visible to the public or exhibited in Italy for the first time and by loans of exceptional importance, 'Caravaggio 2025' is...

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More than half a million people have passed through the Holy Door at St Peter's in the first two weeks since Pope Francis launched the Vatican's Jubilee Year on Christmas Eve. A total of 545,532 people from around the world filed along Via della Conciliazione and entered the Holy Door between 24 December and 7 January, the Vatican said in a stateme...

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In the mystery thriller Conclave, Italian American actress Isabella Rossellini portrays Sister Agnes, a nun who plays a pivotal role during the secretive process of selecting a new Pope. The film delves into the clandestine world of the Vatican's papal conclave, shedding light on the subtle yet significant influence of women within the traditionall...

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Yesterday, Pope Francis officially inaugurated the 2025 Jubilee by opening the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica. The Jubilee is a unique blend of ancient traditions, religious significance, and contemporary relevance. It serves as a moment of profound spiritual renewal for believers while also impacting the social and cultural fabric of Rome.  The...

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