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.”
Pope Francis on Sunday thanked volunteers for the closeness and tenderness they show others in need of their care. Read more
Just outside the hospital, hundreds of the faithful with their own stories stop to pray every day at the feet... Read more
The Church will mark the World Day of Migrants and Refugees from Oct. 4-5 to coincide with the two-day celebration... Read more
On the occasion of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, scheduled for Oct. 11–12, the original statue of Our Lady of... Read more
As Pope Francis continues his recovery from a respiratory infection, the Vatican reveals a touching letter he wrote to a... Read more
Here’s an interactive map that shows many of the pilgrimage sites that have been designated across the U.S. for the... Read more
The message, centered on selfless service and forgiveness, emphasized three fundamental aspects of diaconal ministry: “forgiveness, selfless service, and communion.” Read more
Whether you seek theological depth, poetic beauty, or reflections on hope in suffering, these 13 works provide a rich spiritual... Read more
Pilgrims from around the world continue to travel to Rome for the 2025 Jubilee Year, and though they won’t catch... Read more
Reflecting on the visit of the Magi to the child Jesus, the pope encouraged Christians to follow in the footsteps... Read more
While hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis has received touching letters from inmates who were set to perform for... Read more
The work by American artist Bill Fontana transforms the resonances of the 9-ton bell into an immersive acoustic experience. Read more
Pope Francis spent a peaceful night and continued his treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, still managing to share a prepared... Read more
In a homily read by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, artists were urged to be “witnesses to the revolutionary vision... Read more
Besides the Holy Doors, various factors have contributed to the high number of people visiting Rome and other parts of... Read more
The release date coincides with Pope Francis’ canonization of Carlo Actuis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, on April 27. Read more
The summit will take place in the context of the 2025 Jubilee in a meeting that will bring together scientists,... Read more
Pope Francis also praised the “important priestly presence” of military chaplains, pointing to the moral and spiritual support they provide. Read more
The World Day for Consecrated Life, celebrated annually on Feb. 2, takes on special significance this year as the Church... Read more
The exhibition features approximately 1,200 newspapers from remote regions and artistic works inspired by pioneering travelers, Read more