Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy - Holy Doors

During my time in Uganda I have passed through two Holy Doors.  A Holy Door (Porta Sancta) traditionally refers to an entrance portal located within the Major Papal Basilicas in Rome. The doors are normally sealed by mortar and cement from the inside so that they cannot be opened. They are ceremoniously opened during  Jubilee Years designated by the Pope, for pilgrims who enter through those doors may piously gain the plenary indulgence attached with the Jubilee year celebrations.(for more information about Holy Doors click here).

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Nebbi
(the central door has been designated as the Holy Door for this diocese)

The Holy Door at the Basilica of the
Ugandan Martyrs