Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran

Holy Door of Rome’s Basilica of St. John Lateran Opens as 2025 Jubilee Journey Continues

Dec 29, 2024

Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Pope Francis’ vicar for the Diocese of Rome, described the event as “a gesture that renews our profession of faith in Christ.”

Pope Francis addresses participants in a training course promoted by the Roman Rota at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, Sept. 27, 2018. / Credit: Vatican Media

Rome’s Most Important Church Celebrates 1,700th Birthday

Nov 9, 2024

The church is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome and the seat of the bishop of Rome, the pope. The adjoining palace served as the papal residence until the 14th century.

Pope Francis at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, Sept. 27, 2018. | Vatican Media.

Vatican Blames "failure in communication" for Anglican Service in Pope’s Church in Rome

Apr 21, 2023

About 50 Anglican clergymen, who are not in communion with the Catholic Church, took part in religious services at the highest-ranking papal basilica in Rome on Tuesday, April 18. The Vatican later released a statement of regret, attributing the incident to a failure in communication.

Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran

Holy Door of Rome’s Basilica of St. John Lateran Opens as 2025 Jubilee Journey Continues

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Vatican Blames "failure in communication" for Anglican Service in Pope’s Church in Rome

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