Porta Santa: Art of the Holy Doors for the Jubilee

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SSA031: Step through the Holy Doors! Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray reveal the rich history, deep symbolism, and stunning artistry of the Jubilee Year’s sacred doors. From St. Peter’s to the first-ever prison door, discover how these powerful symbols invite renewal and grace.
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Links for this episode:
- Jubilee 2025: The Holy Door
- A Visual Tour of the Holy Doors for the 2025 Jubilee
- Instagram: Holy Door Image 1
- Instagram: Holy Door Image 2
- Pope Francis Opens the Holy Door for the Jubilee of Hope
- Instagram: Holy Door Image 3
- Instagram: Holy Door Image 4
- The Holy Door – Part 1 (Galleria Bazzanti)
- The Holy Door – Part 2 (Galleria Bazzanti)
- St. Peter’s Basilica at Night (Wikipedia)
- The Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica (Wikipedia)
- Santa Maria Maggiore (Wikipedia)
- San Giovanni in Laterano (Wikipedia)
- Panels of the Holy Door (St. Peter’s Basilica Info)
- Inside the Prison: Pope Francis Opens the Jubilee Holy Door
- The Jubilee’s Most Unique Holy Door (EWTN Vatican)
- YouTube: Holy Door Opening Ceremony
- Egidio Giaroli Religious Satin Gold Art
- Holy Door Opened at St. John Lateran (Aleteia)
- Archbasilica of St. John Lateran (Museos)
- Holy Door Opens at St. Mary Major (ArchSA)
- Mary, Not Technology, is the World’s Hope (Catholic Star Herald)
- Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (Walks in Rome)
- The Holy Door by Luigi Enzo Mattei
- The Holy Door at St. Paul Outside the Walls (Wikipedia)
- Enrico Manfrini (Wikipedia)
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