The 2025 Jubilee was a jubilee in the Catholic Church celebrated in the year 2025, announced by Pope John Paul II at the end of the 2000 Great Jubilee. [1] This jubilee was preceded by the …

The concept of "Jubilee" has its origins in the Book of Leviticus (chapter 25) as a special year of reconciliation, pilgrimage, and coming home. Pope Francis has designated the 2025 Holy Year …

May 9, 2024 · Pope Francis called for “signs of hope” in the Jubilee Year, including the desire for peace in the world, openness to life and responsible parenthood, and closeness to prisoners, …

Jan 5, 2026 · VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Rushed preparations, soaring pilgrim numbers and underwhelming financial returns defined a Jubilee Year shaped by an unexpected papal …

15 hours ago · Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year coinciding with the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. The Apostolic Penitentiary, a Vatican tribunal …

Dec 17, 2024 · A jubilee year, also known as a “holy year,” is a special year in the life of the church currently celebrated every 25 years. The most recent ordinary jubilee was in 2000, with …

1 day ago · On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi in 1226, Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special jubilee year along with plenary indulgences.

Nov 19, 2024 · What is a Jubilee Year? A Holy Year of the forgiveness of sin, conversion and joyful celebration. The word “jubilee” comes from the Hebrew word yobel, which refers to the …

Jan 6, 2026 · The Year of Jubilee is, in the Roman Catholic Church, a celebration that is observed for one full year every 25 years, during which Catholics may be granted remission of sins (in …

Feb 13, 2025 · The Christian Jubilee is also called a holy year, not only because it begins and ends with liturgical holy acts, but because its purpose is to encourage holiness of life, …