Holy Mass and Opening of the Holy Door of St. Mary Major Basilica

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - JANUARY 01: Pope Francis attends the opening of the Holy Door at the papal Basilica of St Mary Major on January 1, 2016 in Vatican City, Vatican. . The Basilica of St Mary Major is one of the oldest churches dedicated to the Mother of God. Pope Francis chose the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God to open the Holy Door. Since the Jubilee Year of 1500, Holy Doors have been opened at all four of the Major Basilicas in Rome. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)