Vatican to Launch Virtual Access to St. Peter's Tomb

In a move to reach out to its global congregation during the Holy Year, the Vatican will enable remote access to St. Peter's tomb via a live webcam, launching on December 2. This initiative by Pope Francis aims to offer "symbolic access" to individuals who cannot visit in person. An additional webcam will be installed at the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica for the 2025 Jubilee, a once-every-quarter-century event that should see 32 million pilgrims descend on Rome. Pope Francis is set to officially open the basilica's Holy Door on Christmas Eve.

The Vatican's communications efforts during the Holy Year will also include a new magazine. This publication will include a section where Pope Francis personally addresses questions from readers. One piece will detail his response to a grandmother anxious about her grandchildren not being baptized. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)