The Conclave is one of the most solemn and meaningful events in the life of the Catholic Church. It is the moment in which the cardinals retreat in prayer and reflection to elect the new Pope, spiritual guide for millions of faithful throughout the world. The atmosphere that is created around this event is unique: of recollection, expectation and communion.

In 2025, the Conclave takes on an even more symbolic value because it is part of the Jubilee , the Holy Year proclaimed by the Church every 25 years. Rome becomes the beating heart of faith, a destination for pilgrims from all over the world, eager to experience this time of grace and renewal up close.

During the days of the Conclave, St. Peter's Square is filled with voices, faces, and different languages, all directed toward a single point: the Sistine Chapel , where the voting takes place. The famous smoke signal—black until there is a result, white when the new Pope has been elected—unites the crowd in a silence charged with meaning. The announcement " Habemus Papam " marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Church.

In this intense context, even the places near the Vatican are filled with pilgrims and visitors in search of meditation, spirituality and memory. Among these, Via della Traspontina , which connects Castel Sant'Angelo to St. Peter's Square, becomes a privileged point of passage. Here, at number 17-19 , is the Jubilee Official Store , a welcoming space where many choose to stop, reflect and take with them a sign of what they have experienced.

📍Jubilee Official Store
Via Traspontina 17-19, Rome
A few steps from St. Peter's Square

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