Jubilee 2025 – Introduction to the Jubilee 2025

The Jubilee is a year dedicated to the remission of sins, reconciliation, conversion, and sacramental penance, offering the faithful an opportunity for spiritual and inner renewal. The Jubilee of 2025, proclaimed by Pope Francis, carries the theme “Pilgrims of Hope” and aims to welcome not only believers but anyone seeking a journey of spiritual rediscovery and hope.

For an entire year, Rome will serve as the heart of celebrations and gatherings, offering millions of pilgrims and visitors the chance to participate in prayers, liturgies, and sacred itineraries. Alongside religious rituals, the city will host a rich cultural program featuring exhibitions, concerts, and other events, blending spirituality with culture.

For details about initiatives, participation methods, and event registrations, visit the official Jubilee 2025 website.

The Jubilee 2025 will officially begin on December 24, 2024, with a solemn Mass led by Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica. This event will mark the start of a year filled with celebrations, liturgies, and pilgrimages, culminating on January 6, 2026, with the closing of the Holy Door.

The year will also feature themed events dedicated to various groups. For the full calendar of events, real-time updates, and registrations, visit the official Jubilee 2025 website.

Additionally, a Pilgrims’ Center – Info Point has been established as a resource for pilgrims and travelers seeking up-to-date information about Jubilee 2025. The Pilgrims’ Center, located at Via della Conciliazione, 7, is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and provides assistance with pilgrimage participation, event details, and volunteer services.

Sacred places and itineraries

Rome will serve as the focal point for Jubilee celebrations, welcoming millions of pilgrims to its most sacred sites. Highlights include the Four Papal Basilicas: St. Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls. These iconic places of spirituality and history will host numerous events and solemn liturgies.

A traditional pilgrimage route is the “Seven Churches Path”, which includes visits to the Papal Basilicas and other significant churches like St. Sebastian and Holy Cross in Jerusalem.

For more information on Jubilee routes within Rome, visit the dedicated webpage. To explore details about the Jubilee churches, see the official page.

For additional resources and updates on events and celebrations, consult the official Holy See website.