Jubilee 2025

Pope Francis reflects on the parable of the prodigal son in his Jubilee 2025 catechesis on “Jesus Christ, Our Hope.”

"Don’t lose hope despite life’s challenges," Cardinal Jose Advincula urged as he launched the yearlong Jubilee Year in the Archdiocese of Manila on Monday December 30.

Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica on the evening of December 24, 2024, officially inaugurating the highly anticipated 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.

The Diocese of Indore has called on its faithful to embrace the Christmas season as “Pilgrims of Hope,” highlighting the transformative power of hope and renewal in a world facing increasing challenges.

For the first time in the Jubilee tradition, dating back to the 15th century, Pope Francis will open a fifth sacred portal in a Roman prison on December 26, the feast of St. Stephen, according to the Vatican News.

The international symposium, “Towards a Fully Synodal and Missionary Church in Asia: Re-reading Ecclesia in Asia for the Jubilee Year”, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Ecclesia in Asia, was held on December 13-14, 2024, at St. John’s NAHS, Bangalore.

Jose Palma through Fr. Glenn Therese Guanzon, chairman of the Archdiocesan Commission on Worship announced that the launch of Jubilee 2025 on December 29, 2024 will take place simultaneously in four major churches:

Pope Francis has released his prayer intention for December, inviting all Christians to pray for the grace to become "pilgrims of hope" as the Church prepares for the 2025 Jubilee of Hope on December 3, 2024.

Pope Francis will make a historic gesture of solidarity on December 26 by opening a Holy Door in Rebibbia Prison, Rome, marking a significant moment in Jubilee history.

In his forthcoming book, Hope Never Disappoints: Pilgrims Towards a Better World, Pope Francis addresses pressing global issues, including the suffering caused by war, displacement, and famine.

The Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore advanced its preparations for Jubilee 2025 by unveiling the Jubilee Cross and the Luce Mascot on November 13, 2024, at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre.

The Diocese of Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu, India celebrated a key milestone on the path to Jubilee 2025 by raising the Jubilee flag, symbolizing a renewed spirit of faith and unity On Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

The Holy Family Sisters at Sancoale, Goa, celebrated Founders Day and felicitated Auxiliary Bishop Simao Purificacao Fernandes of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

The Archdiocesan Liturgy Commission of the Archdiocese of Madras Mylapore is actively engaged in animating orientation programs for liturgy coordinators across three of its twelve Vicariates.

The Archdiocesan Liturgy Commission celebrated a momentous occasion at Santhome Cathedral with the release of the updated edition of the hymn book *பாடுமனமே* (Song of Heart) by Archbishop Dr. George Antonysamy, adding a special grace to the celebration On September 21, 2024.

The Conference of Religious India (CRI) Goa unit hosted a pivotal study weekend on August 24-25, 2024, at the St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre in Old Goa, India.

The Diocese of Hong Kong has created a preparatory committee for the upcoming celebration of its 80th anniversary in 2026. 

"These mementos serve as reminders of the preparations and festivities for Jubilee 2025," stated Cardinal Ferrão.During the 94th Executive Committee Meeting in Bengaluru, southern India, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) unveiled its commemorative souvenirs for Jubilee 2025, heightening the anticipation for the event.

“Pilgrims of Hope" is the official hymn for the Jubilee Year of 2025.

The original musical composition should include a score for voice and organ, the Vatican said.