Pope Francis's Holy Year in Rome, expecting 32 million pilgrims, worsens housing crisis, displacing locals.

Pope Francis's Holy Year plans in Rome are worsening the city's housing crisis as 32 million pilgrims are expected in 2025. Overtourism and construction for the event have increased traffic and raised rents, pushing out locals. Rome is receiving €4 billion to modernize infrastructure, but concerns persist over the displacement of residents and preservation of local culture.

December 20, 2024
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