Record 33 Million Pilgrims Attend Jubilee at St. Peter’s Basilica
TL;DR
Pope Leo XIV will close the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica on January 6, 2026, marking the end of the Holy Year 2024-2025. The ceremony involves the physical closing of the door leaves during a solemn Mass, followed by a private walling-up of the door with a brick wall and a capsule containing the Jubilee record, coins, and keys. This tradition signifies the conclusion of the Holy Year, while God's mercy remains open.
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