With visible emotion, Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica—the last one still open—marking the end of the Jubilee of Hope 2025. Crossed by over 33 million pilgrims, the door had been opened by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. The 27th ordinary Jubilee in the history of the Catholic Church—and the second of the 21st century—comes to a close on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. | Catholic News Agency

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The College of Cardinals and over 20,000 faithful accompany the transfer of Pope Francis' mortal remains to St. Peter's Basilica. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, presided at the Rite of Translation from the Casa Santa Marta to the Vatican Basilica on Wednesday morning. For the next three days, the faithful may pay their respects to the late Pope as his body lies in state until Friday evening. | Vatican News