As Katy prepares to leave Rome once again, she and Tiffany muse on the 2025 Jubilee or Holy Year that has taken over Rome this year. How does Holy Year 2025 compare to past Jubilees? And does the change of pope halfway through the year make a difference? And what about merch? How odd is it that a Jubilee (an institution that has been occurring every quarter century in Rome for over 500 years) should have a mascot and official merch? Does that cheaped it or make it more current? And whose job is it to design the Jubilee branding? And how has the city handled this mega-event? Has Rome been up to the task? We discuss on this episode taped on a park bench in Piazza Cavour. ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is all sold out for 2025! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more <a href= "https://thebittersweetlife.net/bittersweet-life-rome-trip/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an <a href="mailto:bittersweetlifepodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">email</a> to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/thebittersweetlifepodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patreon site</a> to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click <a href="PayPal.me/thebittersweetlife" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">here</a> to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our <a href= "thebittersweetlife.net" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">website</a>.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider <a href= "https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SWEET" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Libsyn</a> for your hosting service! Use this <a href= "https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SWEET" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">affliliate link</a> to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bittersweet-life/id843351111?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe</a> to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click <a href= "linktr.ee/thebittersweetlifepodcast" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">here</a> to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bittersweet-life/id843351111?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iTunes</a> so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email <a href="mailto:bittersweetlifepodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. You can also connect to us through <a href="https://twitter.com/BitterSweetPod" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bittersweetlifepodcast" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebittersweetlifepodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>. Tag <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thebittersweetlife/">#thebittersweetlife</a> with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outset/id843351111?i=1000363761134" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Episode 1: OUTSET</a> BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more <a href= "https://www.tiffany-parks.com/book/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">here</a> or order on <a href="https://amzn.to/2rNYdD7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon</a>. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to <a href= "https://www.tiffany-parks.com/tours/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">tour the city</a> with Tiffany as your guide!

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