The 2025 Jubilee officially opened on December 24, 2024, with the rite of Opening of the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter by Pope Francis in the Vatican, and runs to January 6, 2026, the Feast Day of Epiphany, with the Closing of the Holy Door. The Jubilee is one of the Catholic Church’s most significant celebrations, occurring every 25 years. The 2025 Jubilee will be centered on the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”
Bishop Mariano Crociata led the procession to honor the medieval philosopher and theologian widely considered one of the greatest thinkers... Read more
The Church in Norway has begun plans for the millennium celebration of St. Olaf’s death. Read more
In his Angelus address, the pope said that a Year of Prayer starting Jan. 21 will be “a year dedicated... Read more
The monthly prayer intentions express the Holy Father’s concerns for humanity and the mission of the Catholic Church. Read more
The oldest diocese in Canada begins Dec. 8, 2023, a yearlong celebration with an opening Mass at the country’s historic... Read more
The doors at the entrance to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will... Read more
A Holy Door, which is traditionally sealed prior to jubilee years, provides special graces for pilgrims who walk through them. Read more
The museums have announced a series of novelties beginning both this month and after the new year, in anticipation of... Read more
In anticipation of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the city of Rome presented a major infrastructure project Friday. Read more
“To all of them we owe a great debt and cannot forget them,” Pope Francis said. Read more
The Vatican and the city of Rome are expecting an estimated 35 million people to flock to the Eternal City... Read more
The original musical composition should include a score for voice and organ, the Vatican said. Read more
The Vatican evangelization chief unveiled on Tuesday the winning logo of the 2025 Jubilee Year, chosen after a worldwide competition. Read more
On Sunday the Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá announced the beginning of a Jubilee Year granted by the Holy See on... Read more
The winning submission will be chosen by a panel of judges. Read more
He said he hoped that 2024 would see an outpouring of prayer. Read more
Preparations are already underway in Rome for the 2025 Jubilee, a special year of grace and pilgrimage in the Catholic... Read more
On September 11, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles began a Jubilee Year, Forward in Mission, to mark 250 years since... Read more
When God is described in the Bible as being both merciful and just it can seem like an identity crisis,... Read more
Hidden since the Jubilee of 2000, the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica was revealed Tuesday as the brick wall... Read more