Jubilee Mass Addresses Prison Overcrowding

Pope Leo XIV held Jubilee Mass for detainees and staff on Dec. 14, 2025.
Criticized prison overcrowding and lack of rehabilitation programs.
Mass was final event before Jan. 6 Holy Door closing.
Recalled Pope Francis' Dec. 26 visit to Rebibbia prison.
6,000 pilgrims attended, including prison reps and inmate groups.
Italian prisons at 135% capacity with 63,000 detained.
Authorities received 5,837 complaints last year.
Pope urged amnesties, charity, and job programs for prisoners.
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