2025 Jubilee Year
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Organizers and supporters reluctant to discuss planned LGBT jubilee day in Rome
The Vatican’s jubilee organizers say they are neither supporting nor opposing the event while the figures behind it are declining... Read more
Nine-year-old Alex follows example of Carlos Acutis, considers him a friend
The life of Carlo Acutis, who is slated to be canonized next year as the first millennial saint, inspires people... Read more
Pope Francis to open Holy Door in Roman prison on feast of St. Stephen for 2025 Jubilee
The Holy Father will open the second of five Holy Doors for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope in Rome’s... Read more
Meet ‘Luce’: The Vatican’s cartoon mascot for Jubilee 2025
The mascot, named Luce — which means “light” in Italian — is intended to engage a younger audience and guide... Read more
Vatican says five Holy Doors will be opened during 2025 Jubilee, including at a prison
The Jubilee of Hope will take place from Dec. 24, 2024 — Christmas Eve — to Jan. 6, 2026, the... Read more
‘Open the doors’ of the Church, Pope Francis implores on solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
The pope addressed thousands gathered within St. Peter’s Basilica amid renovation projects in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year... Read more
Pope Francis reflects on Roman Empire in visit to ancient Capitoline Hill
The pope made the trip to the Capitoline Hill to speak to local government officials on June 10 in the... Read more
Pilgrims of hope amid crisis: Archbishop Fisichella on the 2025 Jubilee
Archbishop Rino Fisichella is the pro-prefect for the Section of New Evangelization of the Dicastery for Evangelization. Read more
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during the 2025 Jubilee
The decree provides Catholics with the opportunity to gain indulgences by making pilgrimages, prayerfully visiting churches, or practicing works of... Read more
Full Text of ‘Spes Non Confundit,’ papal bull for the 2025 Jubilee Year
The pope presided over a formal reading of the Jubilee’s Papal Bull of Indiction in the atrium of St. Peter’s... Read more
Pope Francis proclaims 2025 Jubilee papal bull: ‘Hope does not disappoint’
The papal bull declares that the Jubilee will officially begin with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s... Read more
Angola archdiocese announces monthly Eucharistic adoration ahead of Church’s 2025 Jubilee
Eucharistic adoration facilitates “a true encounter with Christ,” said Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Luanda, Angola. Read more
Pope Francis announces Year of Prayer to prepare for 2025 Jubilee
In his Angelus address, the pope said that a Year of Prayer starting Jan. 21 will be “a year dedicated... Read more
Holy Door sealed at nation’s largest Catholic church
A Holy Door, which is traditionally sealed prior to jubilee years, provides special graces for pilgrims who walk through them. Read more
Vatican Museums announce new hours, ticket price, and entrance
The museums have announced a series of novelties beginning both this month and after the new year, in anticipation of... Read more
Rome announces major construction project in preparation for 2025 Jubilee Year
In anticipation of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the city of Rome presented a major infrastructure project Friday. Read more
Vatican to collect stories of Christian martyrs killed since 2000
“To all of them we owe a great debt and cannot forget them,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Rome prepares for 35 million pilgrims during 2025 Jubilee Year
The Vatican and the city of Rome are expecting an estimated 35 million people to flock to the Eternal City... Read more
Vatican holds contest to choose music for official hymn of 2025 Jubilee Year
The original musical composition should include a score for voice and organ, the Vatican said. Read more
