Pope Leo XIV Ends Holy Year with Calls to Reject Consumerism and Xenophobia
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Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by condemning consumerism and xenophobia, emphasizing themes of welcoming strangers and promoting peace, while also initiating discussions on church liturgy and overseeing major public works in Rome. The year saw a record number of pilgrims and a historic transition to an American pope, with preparations for the next Jubilee in 2033.
- Pope Leo XIV closes 2025 Holy Year with critique of consumerism and xenophobia NBC News
- Jubilee: The rite for the closing of the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica Vatican News
- Rome welcomed record 33.5 million pilgrims for Catholic Holy Year Reuters
- Holy Door closes as faithful prepare for special 2033 jubilee marking Jesus’ death and resurrection Catholic News Agency
- Closing Holy Year, pope calls to reject 'distorted economy' of profit National Catholic Reporter
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