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The Holy Year of Catholics Concludes Today

Published January 6, 2026, 14:11
The Holy Year of Catholics Concludes Today

The Holy Year of Catholics concludes today with a service held in St. Peter's Basilica and the closing of the Holy Door. The year was dedicated to the need for hope to prevail in a critical historical period for humanity. Pope Leo, like his predecessor, emphasized the need for a “disarmed and disarming peace.” At the same time, the Catholic Church is preparing to commemorate the eight hundredth anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, utilizing the organizational experience of the Holy Year.