"Pope Francis Urges Rome to Tidy Up Ahead of 2025 Jubilee"
Pope Francis has called for Rome to improve its services and become more accessible, especially for the elderly and those with mobility issues, ahead of the 2025 Holy Year. During the year-end Te Deum prayer, he emphasized the need for the city to be a sign of hope and to offer "simple decorum and normal functionality." The mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, was present as the Pope highlighted the challenges of inefficient public transport, waste management, and traffic congestion. The Holy Year is expected to attract millions of pilgrims, and current construction projects are aimed at preparing the city for the influx of visitors.