Pope Francis opens Holy Door in prison, unveils 'Made in Prison' Jubilee 2025 Tote Bags

Pope Francis will make a historic gesture of solidarity on December 26 by opening a Holy Door in Rebibbia Prison, Rome, marking a significant moment in Jubilee history.

This initiative, announced by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelisation, symbolizes the Pope's call for forgiveness, restoration, and hope, reaching out to the incarcerated across the world.

As part of the Jubilee's "Signs of Hope," women prison inmates are crafting the official tote bags for Jubilee 2025.

These bags, featuring a “Made in Prison” tag, are made from recycled materials, including fabrics from the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy 2016.

The project offers inmates vocational training, enabling them to earn salaries, gain skills, and rebuild their self-worth, promoting reintegration into society.

The totes, emblazoned with the name of the Dicastery for Evangelization, will be available for purchase at official Jubilee info points in Rome.

By opening the Holy Door in a prison, Pope Francis underscores the Jubilee's theme of mercy and restoration, reminding inmates and the world of the possibility of new beginnings.

As stated in his Jubilee Bull Spes non Confundit, the door serves as "a symbol inviting all to look to the future with hope and a renewed commitment to live."

This act and the related initiatives embody Pope Francis’ vision for a Jubilee focused on uplifting the vulnerable and marginalized, uniting communities through acts of faith, solidarity, and mercy.