Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks start of the 2025 Holy Year
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Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church's Holy Year
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Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year
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Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year
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