Pope Francis waves to the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square during his Sunday Angelus blessing on The Day Of The Poor on November 17, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican.Vatican Pool/Getty ImagesA Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here's what you need to knowThe first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years.23 Dec 2024, 18:46 by Nicole Winfield | The Associated Press · 5 NBCDFW