Jubilee of Hope

The Edicule of the Holy Sepulcher, which contains the venerated tomb, inside the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. | Credit: Marinella Bandini

Holy Door Closes As Faithful Prepare for Special 2033 Jubilee Marking Jesus’ Death and Resurrection

Jan 6, 2026

As Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany, and the 2025 Jubilee Year comes to an end, the Catholic Church begins to anticipate another jubilee — one that will mark 2,000 years since Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.

Pope Leo XIV: Evil is Real but Does not Have the Last Word

Aug 13, 2025

Continuing his jubilee catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” the Holy Father continued his reflection on the Last Supper recorded in the Gospel of St. Mark.

A woman receives ashes on the observance of Ash Wednesday at a church in Manila, Philippines, on March 5, 2025. The 40-day period of Lent begins for Catholics around the world on Ash Wednesday. / Credit: TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images

Pope Francis Asks Christians to Start Lent "full of hope" in the Footsteps of Jesus Christ

Mar 5, 2025

In his prepared March 5 catechesis, the Holy Father spoke about the 12-year-old Jesus’ desire to live his mission as the Son of God.

Holy Door Closes As Faithful Prepare for Special 2033 Jubilee Marking Jesus’ Death and Resurrection

Pope Leo XIV: Evil is Real but Does not Have the Last Word

Pope Francis Asks Christians to Start Lent "full of hope" in the Footsteps of Jesus Christ

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