Pope Leo closes the holy door at St. Peter's Basilica, officially ending 2025 jubilee year

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(6 Jan 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Vatican - 6 January 2026 1. Pope Leo XIV arriving in atrium area of St. Peter’s Basilica 2. Wide of atrium area, Pope stands in front of chair facing Holy Door 3. Pope doing sign of the cross 4. Wide of area with Cardinals and Bishops lined up in front of door 5. Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin 6. Pope takes his staff and walks to door 7. Pope standing in front of door with Swiss Guard standing at attention 8. Pope walks up to door