Pilgrims of Hope: Jubilee Year 2025 Approaches
The 2025 Jubilee Year, themed “Pilgrims of Hope,” is just 97 days away! With this hopeful beginning drawing near, the Church invites all her faithful to renew their trust in the future. Pope Francis announced the Jubilee in a February 2022 letter, urging believers to “fan the flame of hope” and to approach the future “with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.”
Opening of the Holy Door
On December 24, 2024, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, continuing the centuries-old Jubilee tradition. This symbolic act marks the beginning of the Holy Year, inviting pilgrims worldwide to journey in faith and hope.
Start Participating Now with the App!
The official Jubilee app, “Iubilaeum25,” is available to download. The app offers the latest news, allows you to register as a pilgrim and provides a free pilgrim card. You can also use it to register for Jubilee events and pilgrimages.
Music, Events and Resources
You can listen to the official hymn for the 2025 Jubilee, titled “Pilgrims of Hope,” by clicking here. For a general overview of the Jubilee Year, check out the official Vatican general calendar. To browse the Jubilee 2025 website, click below.
*This summary is quoted from “The Ember” of The Catholic Telegraph of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati*