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In line with the call by the Holy Father for Catholics to see the current Jubilee year as an opportunity to be renewed in hope, Cardinal Thomas Collins has enjoined Christians to always listen to the voice of God in order to bear the right and expected witness and fruits as they make their pilgrim journey to God.
The papal preacher urged cardinals and senior officials of the Roman Curia to remain firmly anchored in Christ through lives of humility, conversion and fidelity, especially during the Holy Year, a time meant to rekindle Christian hope.
The Shroud of Turin, one of Catholicism's most valued devotional items, will be digitally showcased during the Holy Year 2025, allowing visitors to engage with the revered relic like never before.
The world needs the "miracle of tenderness" brought by people who accompany those experiencing illness or adversity, Pope Francis wrote.