Pope Opens Special 'Holy Door' For Catholic Jubilee At Rome Prison | Pope Francis News | N18G

Pope Francis visited Rome's Rebibbia prison on December 26, marking a historic moment by opening a special "Holy Door" for the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, dedicated to hope. This is the first time a pope has opened such a door at a prison. The Holy Year, which began on December 24, will run until January 6, 2026, and is a time for peace, forgiveness, and pardon. Traditionally, Holy Years involve the opening of four special "Holy Doors" at papal basilicas in Rome. Pope Francis, known for his attention to the incarcerated, has frequently visited prisons during his papacy.Show more