Pope Boniface VIII called the first Holy Year in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who participate can obtain “indulgences” — the related ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to Italy and the Vatican in April to meet with Pope Francis, as the Catholic ...

An envoy from the King of Aragon once summed up this pope's unpopularity, writing that "the cardinals all desire his death and are weary of his devilries." Fun fact: Boniface VIII makes an ...

In 1300, Pope Boniface VIII endorsed these initiatives by instituting a 13th centennial celebration of Christ's birth. Central to the celebration were pilgrimages to Roman basilicas. Boniface promised ...

The Catholic Jubilee Year – or Holy Year – was established in the 14th century by Pope Boniface VIII and is 12 months focused on forgiveness and reconciliation. Pilgrims are encouraged to pass ...