It was Popes Julius II and Leo It was then that the Puerta del Perdón was built, which only opens during the Holy Year.
In 1967, Saint Paul VI extended the initial jubilee from just one week to the entire year. In addition to earning indulgences by fulfilling the usual requirements (praying the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed and the Pope’s intentions, as well as confessing and participating in the Eucharist), there is the possibility of obtaining a document accrediting the pilgrimage: La Lebaniega.
Since 1961, the Franciscans have been responsible for guarding the relic and receiving pilgrims, whose influx dates back centuries, since there were many who, heading towards Santiago, detoured to Liébana.
The next jubilee year will be celebrated in 2028.