Jubilee Year 2025, themed “Pilgrims of Hope,” began Dec. 24, 2024, with the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, and will conclude Jan. 6, 2026. This year of grace offers the ...

The Hebrew Bible, which Christians call the Old Testament, offers instructions about celebrating a Jubilee every 50 years. The Jubilee has roots in the Jewish practice of Sabbath rest every seven days ...

On the eve of Christmas 2024, Pope Francis launched Jubilee Year 2025 , under the theme: “Pilgrims of Hope.” It occurs every 25 years, recalling the mystery of the Incarnation (God-becoming-man).

On Dec. 26, as part of the Jubilee Year, Pope Francis opened a new Holy Door in a peculiar place: Rome's Rebibbia prison. It's far from the first time the pope has brought attention to the ...

Photo Credit: Courtesy of ETS Tours Millions are expected to flock to Italy this year as the Catholic Church celebrates Jubilee, a once-in-a-quarter-century tradition, and tour operators are ready ...

As millions of pilgrims are expected for the jubilee year in Rome, Pope Francis praised the patient service of the Swiss Guard and support for their families on Saturday. Speaking at an audience ...