The 149 Cardinals present in Rome held their fourth General Congregation on Friday morning in the Vatican’s New Synod Hall. Matteo Bruni, the Director of the Holy See Press Office, told journalists that the Congregation began with a moment of prayer at 9:10 AM and lasted until 12:20 PM. There were 33 interventions from the Cardinals on the Church and the world. More here: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2025-04/cardinals-fourth-general-congregation-sede-vacante.html | Vatican New

Pope Leo closed the Catholic Church's Holy Year on Tuesday (January 6), sealing shut a special "Holy Door" in St. Peter's Basilica. The year was opened by the late Pope Francis in December 2024. Holy years, or jubilees, typically occur every 25 years and are considered a time of peace, forgiveness and pardon. Pilgrims to Rome can enter special "Holy Doors" at four Rome basilicas, and can see the pope at special audiences throughout the year. At 9:41 am (0841 GMT) on Tuesday, Leo, dressed in gold