Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks start of the 2025 Holy Year
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Holy Land to Ukraine, Africa to Asia
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Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church's Holy Year
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.CBS News - 11h -
Pope Francis marks Christmas with plea for peace
Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas Day blessing and address to the world this morning from his balcony at St. Peter's Basilica, after striking a somber tone at last night's Christmas Eve ...CBS News - 12h -
Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year
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Penguins and iceberg-watching: Marking Christmas in Antarctica
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Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year
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Stock market ‘Santa Claus rally’ might get a late start this year
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