Pope Francis kicked off the first Saturday Jubilee audience of 2025 by urging pilgrims to embrace hope as a divine strength that enables new beginnings, drawing inspiration from St. John the Baptist.

Those making a pilgrimage today to any sacred place such as the major papal basilicas in Rome or the venerated sites in the Holy Land to obtain the graces of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope enjoy ...

Jubilee spending and tourism are expected to boost the economy of Italy's capital, but it seems estimates might have been too optimistic. More than 30 million pilgrims are set to flock to Rome.

FORT WORTH, Texas (RNS) — When Jason Whitehead first saw the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee mascot, Luce, it “was a bit of a surprise,” he said. The anime-style character was a far cry from the ...

This may be the year to skip Rome—or Italy entirely. The Roman Catholic Church is celebrating a jubilee year, a roughly yearlong tradition dating to the early 14th century. During jubilees ...

Read more from Feargus O'Sullivan today on CityLab: How the 2025 Catholic Jubilee Is Reshaping Rome ...

Pope Francis meets with pilgrims and faithful participating into the 2025 jubilee in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.) Listen ROME – If ...

In the quiet of Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, launching what he called a “Jubilee of Hope.” As the doors opened, the bells of the basilica began to peal.

"For all of us, may the Jubilee be an opportunity to be renewed in hope." Pope Francis This Jubilee 2025 reflection guide will help you to reflect on the meaning of this special year, and how it calls ...

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