Speaking to hundreds of inmates, guards and staff at the Rebibbia prison on the outskirts of Rome, Pope Francis said he wanted to open the door, which is part of the prison’s chapel and one of only five to be opened during the Holy Year, to show that “hope does not disappoint”. .
“In bad moments, we can think that everything is over,” the pope said.
“Don’t lose hope. This is the message I wanted to give you. Don’t lose hope.”
On Tuesday, Pope Francis opened the Catholic Holy Year, also known as the Jubilee. The Catholic jubilee is considered a time of peace, forgiveness and forgiveness. This jubilee dedicated to the theme of hope will last until January 6, 2026.
Holy years usually occur every 25 years and include the opening of a special holy door in Rome, which symbolizes the door of salvation for Catholics. The doors of the basilica in Rome are only open during jubilee years.
The Vatican said the opening of the holy door at Rome’s Rebibbia prison was the first time since the jubilee tradition began in 1300 that such a door had been opened in a prison.
During his 11-year papacy, Pope Francis gave special attention to prisoners. He often visits prisons in Rome and abroad.
(Vijesti.ba / HINA)
