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Jubilee 2025
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.
Editor of Pope Francis’ Autobiography: "He gave absolute freedom, without red lines"
“Hope is the mainstay that undergirds Pope Francis’ entire life,” said Carlo Musso, the Italian editor of Pope Francis’ autobiographical work “Hope.”
"God’s Word walks with us": Pope Francis Presides Over Sunday of the Word of God amid 2025 Jubilee Events at Vatican
“The Word of God is alive: Through the centuries it walks with us and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, it is at work in history,” Pope Francis said.
At Vatican Jubilee, Pope Francis Skips Prepared Text for Heart-to-heart with Journalists
The written remarks also warned against what the pope termed “brain rot” caused by constant social media scrolling, calling for greater media literacy.
Pope Sees "providential" Moment as Catholics, Orthodox Hope They Could Celebrate Easter Together in 2025
Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking both the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
"Disgrace": Pope Francis Condemns Mass Deportation Plans under Donald Trump, Appoints Woman to Lead Vatican Governorate
“If this is true it is a disgrace because it makes the poor unfortunate who have nothing pay the price of imbalance. This is not how things are solved,” the pope said on Italian TV.
At Silver Jubilee Pontifical Swiss Guard Foundation, Pope Francis Recognizes Guard’s Patient Service to Vatican Pilgrims
As millions of pilgrims are expected for the jubilee year in Rome, Pope Francis praised the patient service of the Swiss Guard and support for their families.
Cuba Prisoner Release "a sign of great hope": Vatican Secretary of State
Cardinal Pietro Parolin also commented on Biden’s commutation of death sentences for 37 death row inmates, expressing hope there will be more “gestures of clemency.”
Historic Italian Naval Ship Designated a 2025 Jubilee Church, Chaplain to Accompany Sailors “in this precious time”
The Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian naval ship named after the 15th-century explorer that inspired the name “America,” has been designated a 2025 Jubilee church.
