Vatican opens holy doors for Jubilee 2025, reservations required
The Vatican is one of the most visited places in Europe by tourists. Now, visitors will have an extraordinary opportunity to pass through the doors of temples that are usually closed. This opportunity occurs once every 25 years.
On the upcoming Jubilee Year 2025, the Pope will open four basilicas to visitors. Those interested must register in advance.
The Holy Year has been celebrated regularly since 1300. Initially, the celebrations took place every 100 years, but they occur every 25 years.
The celebrations for the Jubilee Year 2025 will begin at the end of this year in Rome. On December 24 at 5:30 AM Eastern Time, the Holy Doors at St. Peter's Basilica will be opened.
On Sunday, December 29, Pope Francis will open the Holy Doors at St. John Lateran Basilica and on January 1, 2025, at the Basilica of St. Mary Major (also known as Our Lady of the Snows). Meanwhile, on January 5, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls will be opened.
Holy doors in the Vatican: Registration for tourists
Passing through the mentioned Holy Doors will be possible throughout the year until January 6, 2026.
However, you must register in advance. Electronic registration has already been launched. On the website, you must book the day and time of your visit to the selected basilica. Each of the mentioned temples requires a separate registration.
