Pope Francis opens holy gate: a new jubilee year begins!

Pope Francis opens holy gate: a new jubilee year begins!

Rom, Italien - On Christmas Eve 2024, Pope Francis opened the holy gate of St. Peter's Basilica in a moving ceremony, which had been closed for years. This marks the official beginning of the Holy Year 2025 of the Catholic Church. The 88-year-old Pope, who sits in a wheelchair due to severe knee problems, knocked on the massive bronze door, which was then opened by his helpers. He stayed in Brealfest in front of the door before he was driven into the cathedral, as was done both Radio Euskirchen href = "https://www.tagesspiegel.de/internationales/jubeljahr-2025-papst-franziskus-heilige-heilige-pfort-detersdoms-12927895.html"> report.

meaning of the Holy Year

The Holy Year, also called jubilee year, is celebrated every 25 years by the Catholic Church. During this time, believers have the opportunity to gain an indulgence of their sins through prayer and penance. These include pilgrimage to Rome and the crossing of the holy gates. The Holy Year 2025 officially ends on January 6, 2026, which makes it a special event for many Catholics worldwide.

The ceremony underlines the spiritual meaning and the traditions of the Catholic Church, which combines the faith and practices of the faithful over generations. This solemn opening of the gate is not only a symbolic act, but also a call to reversal, which is very important in Catholic teaching, such as the Reporting of the TAGE mirror illustrated.