Sede Vacante and Jubilee: historical parallels with the Jubilee of 1700
The Sede Vacante during the 2025 Holy Year evokes historical parallels with the Jubilee of year 1700 which was also marked by the death of a Pope, Innocent XII, who died before the end of the Holy Year he had proclaimed. The Numismatics Department of the Vatican Library preserves a commemorative coin of that Sede Vacante in its medal collection. Its Director Eleonora Giampiccolo speaks to Vatican News about that year and the similiarities between Pope Francis and Innocent XII. Read all
Jim C Salonoy - News Moderator 
The Sede Vacante during the 2025 Holy Year evokes historical parallels with the Jubilee of year 1700 which was also marked by the death of a Pope, Innocent XII, who died before the end of the Holy Year he had proclaimed. The Numismatics Department of the Vatican Library preserves a commemorative coin of that Sede Vacante in its medal collection. Its Director Eleonora Giampiccolo speaks to Vatican News about that year and the similiarities between Pope Francis and Innocent XII.
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