Vatican City (Vatican), Jan. 6 (LaPresse) – At 9:41 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, Pope Leo XIV closed the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. This Holy Door is closed, but the door of your mercy is not closed," said the Pope in the formula prescribed by the rite. Before closing the Holy Door, which had been opened by Pope Francis on December 24, 2024, Prevost paused for a few seconds in silence.
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