Pope Francis to open 5 sacred portals on Christmas Eve — for a ritual that’s never been done before
Pope Francis will commence a centuries-long Catholic tradition on Christmas Eve and introduce a first-time, historical addition to the holy ritual.
Starting on Dec. 24, the pontiff will open a series of five Holy Doors throughout the Vatican, including St. Peter’s Basilica, plus Rome’s three other basilicas to commence next year’s Catholic Church jubilee — a joyful commemoration of faith that normally occurs every 25 years.
The door at St. Peter’s was sealed shut by a wall of bricks since the Jubilee Year of Divine Mercy in 2016 and, on Dec. 2, those were ripped down to ready the door for opening as part of the rite of “recognition.”
The first Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica is also a tomb, which is being live-streamed. I wonder who or what is buried there? An archdemon? Fallen Angel?
https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/02/vatican-webcam-st-peters-tomb-catholic-jubilee
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