The government of Premier Giorgia
Meloni and representatives of the Roman Curia met bilaterally on
Tuesday to discuss progress in preparations for the 2025 Holy
Year, or Jubilee.
During the meeting, which lasted about an hour, both parties
reportedly expressed their appreciation for the fruitful and
intense cooperation between Italy and the Holy See in the
organisation of a historic and global event that will bring
millions of pilgrims to Rome and to Italy from all over the
world, the premier's office at Palazzo Chigi said in a
statement.
The steering committee set up at Palazzo Chigi, which has been
meeting fortnightly in recent months, will continue to
coordinate and monitor the progress in the preparations for an
event that is of cultural as well as spiritual importance.
Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri said the meeting had been inspired
"by the utmost harmony between Italy and the Holy See".
The meeting "made it possible to measure both Italy's commitment
and the importance that the Holy See attributes to the event,
but also its appreciation for the work being done," he
continued, thanking "the government, President Meloni, the
steering committee, Undersecretary Mantovano for this
extraordinary commitment".
"It is crucial for us to do our utmost to make Italy and the
city able to welcome the many pilgrims" who are expected, said
Gualtieri.
The mayor said that in total 189 public works are planned for
the Jubilee and that so far 12 construction sites have opened -
including one, involving roadworks, that includes multiple
worksites.
A further 17 worksites are set to open between the end of 2023
and the beginning of 2024.
Photo: Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri
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