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Race to go inside Vatican's walls

The final stage of the 2025 Giro d'Italia will begin inside Vatican City on June 1, honoring the late Pope Francis who died last month at age 88.
The decision followed extensive negotiations between race organizers and the Holy See to allow the peloton to pass through rarely seen Vatican gardens and streets.
More than 180 cyclists in 23 teams will ride nearly two miles through Vatican City, passing the Santa Marta hotel, where Francis lived, before starting the official stage outside the walls.
Race director Mauro Vegni referred to the event as a dedication to Francis, while Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri emphasized its role in honoring the Pope, his character, and the uplifting message he represents during the Jubilee year.
This symbolic start merges sport with spirituality, promotes the 2025 Holy Year, and marks the third consecutive Giro finale in Rome, with a new papal conclave set to begin soon after.

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