Pope Francis starts 2025 Holy Year: a time of hope and travel for religious reasons.


Pope Francis starts 2025 Holy Year: a time of hope and travel for religious reasons.

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Pope Francis starts 2025 Holy Year: a time of hope and travel for religious reasons.

Pope Francis started a big celebration for the Catholic Church called the Holy Year. This event happens every 25 years and many people will visit Rome to celebrate.

The Pope said the Holy Year is a chance to help poor countries and protect our planet. He also said it's a time to give hope to people who are struggling, like prisoners and those affected by war.

Rome is doing extra safety checks because of a recent attack in Germany. The Pope is 88 years old and has been a little sick, but he seemed healthy at the celebration.

The city of Rome has been working on getting ready for the Holy Year, but there are still some challenges. Lots of tourists are visiting Rome and this makes it hard to find places to live.

The Holy Year is a special time for Catholics to show their faith and ask for forgiveness. The last Holy Year was in 2000 and the next one will be in 2033.


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What is the Holy Year?

The Holy Year is a big celebration for the Catholic Church that happens every 25 years.

Why did the Pope say the Holy Year is important?

The Pope said it is a chance to help poor countries, protect the planet, and give hope to people who are struggling.

What challenges is Rome facing during the Holy Year?

Rome is facing challenges with extra safety checks and finding places to live for many tourists.


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