Holy Mass Of Pope Francis In L'Aquila, the first Pontiff To Open The Holy Door After 728 Years

Pope Francis celebrates mass in front of the St. Mary in Collemaggio Basilica, in L'Aquila, central Italy, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. Pope Francis will be the first pope since Celestine V to open the St. Mary in Collemaggio Basilica Holy Door, the first in history, established with the Bull of Forgiveness of 29 September 1294 by Pope Celestine V, and start the jubilee of forgiveness.