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Pope Leo XIV marked the end of the Jubilee Year of Hope by closing the Holy Door during the Epiphany Mass at St Peter’s Basilica, reflecting on the themes of hope, divine manifestation, and the ongoing search for God in today's world, emphasizing that true hope and renewal come from humility and openness to God's presence.
Pope Leo XIV will close the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica on January 6, 2026, marking the end of the Holy Year 2024-2025. The ceremony involves the physical closing of the door leaves during a solemn Mass, followed by a private walling-up of the door with a brick wall and a capsule containing the Jubilee record, coins, and keys. This tradition signifies the conclusion of the Holy Year, while God's mercy remains open.
Cardinal Harvey closed the Holy Door at St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, emphasizing that hope is rooted in trust in God's mercy and the salvation already given through Christ, encouraging believers to continue on a path of conversion, humility, and witness in a world marked by crises and conflicts.
The Jubilee Year 2025 concludes with the closing of Holy Doors in Rome's basilicas, emphasizing hope and renewal, with the final Holy Door closing at St. Peter's Basilica on Epiphany 2026, led by Pope Francis.