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‘Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in a prison; this is the first time in history
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Renjini RamachandranThe world celebrates Christmas, cherishing the memory of the Holy Birth of Infant Jesus. Special prayer services were held in churches, welcoming the dawn of Christmas, a symbol of peace and joy . The world celebrates Christmas, reminis Pope Francis opened the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, which is opened only once every twenty-five years . With this, the Jubilee Year celebrations of the global Catholic Church began. The ceremony of opening the Holy Door took place on Tuesday night at around 11:30 PM Indian time. On December 29, the Jubilee celebrations for 2025 will commence with the Holy Mass offered in cathedrals and co-cathedrals under the leadership of bishops. In connection with the Jubilee Year, Pope Francis will also open the Holy Door at the Rebibbia prison in Rome. Tomorrow is the ceremony. It is the first time in history that the Pope will open the Holy Door in a prison.