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Fruits of the Jubilee

Screenshot: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, concluding the Jubilee of Hope, on January 6, 2026.

Happy New Year! This week on Register Radio we ring in 2026 with a final look back at 2025. We are joined by one of the perpetual pilgrims and Register contributor Marina Frattaroli to assess the “fruits of the jubilee.” And then, we meet a new staff writer at the Register, Gigi Duncan, and hear about her first months of reporting and covering the challenging stories of the last year.

Christian Symbols in Public Buildings On Trial Before European Court of Human Rights

ADF International
A case that seeks to remove Christian symbols, including icons and religious artwork, from public buildings in Greece began when two atheists asked for the removal of Christian icons displayed in Greek courtrooms.

ADF International emphasized that any principle of state neutrality must not equate to hostility toward Christianity, pointing out its deep social, cultural, and historical role in Greece.

Why Do Men Leave the Priesthood?

A priest distributes Communion at Mass.

Researchers at The Catholic Project set out to determine how many priests are leaving ministry and what can be done to prevent it.

St. Peter’s Holy Door to Be Sealed Jan. 16

Vatican Media
The pope closed the large bronze doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2025, when the Jubilee of Hope concluded.

In all the papal basilicas, the official document of closing the Holy Door has been deposited along with the key to the door and several pontifical medals from the last sealing.