The trip of the pilgrims of the Giubileo through the major four basilicas in Rome
Historical background
Long ago, in the year 1300, under
Pope Bonifacio VIII, the celebration of the 'Giubileo' or 'Saint Year'
began in Rome. During such years, it was possible for pilgrims to receive
a plenary indulgence. In its early years, this event was repeated only
once every 100 years, then eventually every 50, then every 25. Two
"extraordinary Saint Years of the Redemption" have been celebrated in 1933
and in 1985. Prior to 1950, it was necessary to visit all four basilicas:
St. John in Lateran
St. Mary Major
St. Peter's in the Vatican
St. Paul's outside the walls now, to get the plenary indulgence it is sufficient to visit only one.
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