Year of Jubilee

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Beginning the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy

The Holy Door of the Basilica of St. John Lateran

Camino Holy Year pilgrims

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Year of Jubilee: Facts & Related Content

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Last Updated: May 26, 2025

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Pope Leo XIV declares ‘I am Roman!’ as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome • May 25, 2025, 8:42 AM ET (Globe and Mail)

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Also Known As	Holy Year

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Beginning the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy

The Holy Door of the Basilica of St. John Lateran

Camino Holy Year pilgrims

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Boniface VIII

Boniface VIII

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Holy week. Easter. Valladolid. Procession of Nazarenos carry a cross during the Semana Santa (Holy week before Easter) in Valladolid, Spain. Good Friday

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