holy year

Preparations are underway for the Holy Year 2025 which the Pope officially announced in February 2022. The jubilee’s theme is “Pilgrims of Hope” with a focus on “restoring a climate of hope and trust.”

The Vatican hopes to show the pilgrims who come to Rome for the jubilee that the spirit of forgiveness remains front and center of the church’s long tradition of celebrating Holy Years.

The words “pilgrims” and “hope” represent key themes of Pope Francis’ pontificate.

A holy year or jubilee is a time of pilgrimage, prayer, repentance and acts of mercy.