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Jubilee 2025
Pope Leo XIV Tells Families They Are the Cradle of Humanity's Future at Jubilee Celebration
Pope Leo XIV declared families "the cradle of the future of humanity" during Mass for the Jubilee of Families at St. Peter's Square.
More than 60,000 pilgrims expected in Rome for Jubilee of Families, Children, and the Elderly
More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries will be in Rome this weekend to participate in the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly.
Vatican, Caritas: Global Economic Reforms Needed to Alleviate Poor Nations’ Debt Crisis
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Caritas Internationalis joined forces this week to address the impact of an “unjust global system.”
Pope Leo XIV Urges Eastern Catholics Not to Abandon War-torn Lands
“I thank God for those Christians — Eastern and Latin alike — who, above all in the Middle East, persevere and remain in their homelands,” Leo said May 14.
Blessed Carlo Acutis and the Four Popes
Carlo went on pilgrimage to see John Paul II, offered up his suffering from cancer for Benedict XVI, and was later beatified during the pontificate of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis’ Blessing "urbi et orbi" for Easter 2025: Full Text
“Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year on Easter Sunday, Christmas, and other special occasions.
Holy Week Pilgrims in Rome Take Up Ancient Seven Churches Walks
The practice of church pilgrimages dates back centuries in the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Calls on University Students to Proclaim “the Gospel of Jesus Christ, dead and risen”
Pope Francis encouraged university students in a message to participants of the International UNIV Congress 2025 in Rome during Holy Week.
The Sickbed As a Holy Place: Pope Francis Reflects on His Own Illness at Jubilee of Sick
In a moving homily read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the pontiff described how suffering can become “a place of encounter” with God.
"Bear witness joyfully to hope that does not disappoint": Pope Francis to Slovak Pilgrims
“I would very much have liked to be present with you to share this moment of faith and communion, but I am still in convalescence,” the pope’s message read.
More than 20,000 Pilgrims from 90 Countries to Participate in Jubilee of the Sick, Health Care Workers at Vatican
The April 5-6 jubilee is one of the major celebrations of the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Hundreds of Missionaries of Mercy Priests Gather in Rome, Pope Francis Lauds their Witnessing “to paternal face of God”
Pope Francis reflected on the profound connection between mercy and hope in his message.
Pope Francis Thanks World’s Volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness"
The Vatican released the pope's March 9 Sunday homily and Angelus message dedicated to the approximately 25,000 men and women participating in the March 8-9 Jubilee of the World of Volunteering.
Pope Francis in Hospital Urges Deacons to Selfless Service as Thousands Gather for Jubilee Mass
The message, centered on selfless service and forgiveness, emphasized three fundamental aspects of diaconal ministry: “forgiveness, selfless service, and communion.”
Pope Receives Prisoners’ Prayers for Recovery While Hospitalized in Rome
While hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis has received touching letters from inmates who were set to perform for him at a special concert.
Pope Francis Spends Peaceful Second Night at Hospital, Prays for Peace at Angelus
Pope Francis spent a peaceful night and continued his treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, still managing to share a prepared Angelus message.
1.3 Million Pilgrims Pass Through St. Peter’s Holy Door in Jubilee’s First Month
Besides the Holy Doors, various factors have contributed to the high number of people visiting Rome and other parts of Italy to take part in jubilee year celebrations.
New Film on Carlo Acutis to be Released on His Canonization Date
The release date coincides with Pope Francis’ canonization of Carlo Actuis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, on April 27.
Military, Police Gather with Pope Francis for Armed Forces Jubilee Mass: PHOTOS
Pope Francis also praised the “important priestly presence” of military chaplains, pointing to the moral and spiritual support they provide.
Pope Francis Calls Consecrated Religious to be "bearers of light" amid Modern Challenges
The World Day for Consecrated Life, celebrated annually on Feb. 2, takes on special significance this year as the Church looks to a Jubilee of Consecrated Life.
