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Pope Francis Launches Jubilee Year As Rome Braces For Millions Of Pilgrims

Amid security worries, millions of pilgrims are expected to descend on Rome for a Jubilee Year of major Catholic celebrations throughout 2025. Here are the highlights.

Reuters · 20h

Pope opens special 'Holy Door' for Catholic Jubilee at Rome prison

Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special "Holy Door" for the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, in what the Vatican said was the first such action by a Catholic pontiff.

The Washington Post · 3d

Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience

Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test of the pope’s stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them.

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Reuters on MSN · 14h

Italy says it is working 'tirelessly' to free journalist held in Iran

An Italian journalist has been under arrest in Iran for more than a week, Italy's foreign ministry said on Friday, adding it was following the case with the "utmost attention". Italy's government "has worked with Iranian authorities to clarify Cecilia Sala's legal situation and verify the conditions of her detention",

Newser on MSN · 4h

Iran Arrested Journalist, Italy Says

Cecilia Sala, an Italian newspaper journalist and podcaster, has been arrested in Iran after going there this month for interviews, Italy's foreign ministry said. The podcast company she works for, Chora Media,

The Financial Times · 10h

Italian journalist arrested in Iran and held in notorious Evin Prison

Cecilia Sala jailed days after two Iranians were detained in Italy and Switzerland for allegedly passing on drone technology

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The claim: Trump said the US, Italy have been allies ‘since the time of ancient Rome’

“Trump said that the United States and Italy have been allies since the time of Ancient Rome,” reads the text on the ...

No, Trump didn't say US and Italy have been allies since ancient Rome | Fact check

Trump spoke of a "shared cultural and political heritage" that dates back to ancient Rome in a 2019 news conference with the ...

Business Insider on MSN11h

I escaped the crowds of tourists in Rome by taking a cheap day trip to a dreamy lakeside town just an hour away

During a 25-day trip to Italy, my husband and I spent six nights in Rome. By the end of our time in the city, I would've ...

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A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here’s what you need to know

Pope Francis is formally inaugurating the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to ...

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Two climbers found dead on Italy's Gran Sasso massif five days after falling into ravine

The bodies of two Italian climbers have been found on the Gran Sasso massif five days after the men disappeared during an excursion, rescuers said ...

RNS on MSN3d

Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee

Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope.

Trump Falsely Accused of Claiming US and Italy Have Been Allies 'Since the Time of Ancient Rome'

The claim originated from a speech Trump gave during a joint press conference with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in ...

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Fatal Accident on Rome's Via Tiburtina: Motorcyclist Killed

Blood on the streets of Rome. A motorcyclist died this morning around 8 AM following a road accident on Via Tiburtina, near ...

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