In 2024, the remains of an ancient structure that may have once housed the papacy were discovered in Rome during renovations for Jubilee. Archaeologists uncovered walls that date back to between the 9th and 13th century, be part of the Patriarchate. Archaeologists in Rome unearthed the remains of an ancient palace that could have housed popes prior to the establishment of the Vatican. Last year, in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee, various areas in Rome underwent renovations, including the Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano. Renovations—like those on the Piazza San Giovanni—are required to prepare for the influx of travelers and pedestrianize the city.