Originally published at National Catholic Register

The faithful from different parts of the world and from different walks of life have already passed through the open Holy Door that symbolizes Christ.

Pilgrims from around the world are passing through the open Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which Pope Francis opened on Christmas Eve to begin the 2025 Jubilee.

The pilgrimage to the Holy Doors of the papal basilicas in Rome is a central act of the jubilee. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

The faithful from different parts of the world and from different walks of life have already passed through the open Holy Door that symbolizes Christ.

“The door is open, wide open. There is no need to knock,” Pope Francis declared. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

In his Christmas Day message, Pope Francis recalled that “the door of God’s heart is always open; let us return to him. Let us return to the heart that loves us and forgives us.”

Pilgrims cross the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on Dec. 25, 2024. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

“Let us allow ourselves to be forgiven by him, let us allow ourselves to be reconciled with him. God always forgives, God forgives everything; let

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