Jubilee Year 2025

The Diocese of Antipolo, Philippines, gathered migrants, their families, and advocates for a Jubilee for Migrants on October 25, at the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Joseph in Baras, Rizal, echoing the Church’s call to uphold the dignity of every human person, especially those who journey far from home seeking hope and belonging.

Over 16,000 consecrated men and women from nearly 100 countries, including large delegations from Asia, gathered in Rome from October 8 to 12 for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, a major highlight of the Jubilee Year 2025.

Over 16,000 consecrated men and women from nearly 100 countries, including large delegations from Asia, will gather in Rome for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, taking place from October 8 to 12, 2025.

Nearly 700 Christians from across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) gathered for “Pray for India – Pilgrims of Hope”, an ecumenical day of prayer, at the Convent of Jesus and Mary, Gole Dak Khana, on October 2

The Diocese of Thanjavur, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, gathered more than 2,000 altar servers from 99 parishes at the International Marian Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Health, Vailankanni, on September 30, 2025, for a grand Jubilee celebration.

The Archdiocese of Dhaka celebrated Youth Day in the Jubilee Year with a four-day program at Ramna Cathedral from September 27 to 30.

Pope Leo XIV has called on catechists to embrace humility and simplicity as the true source of Christian hope, urging them to be living witnesses of the Gospel in a world often marked by indifference and inequality.

The Diocese of Kottar in southern India marked the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025 with a vibrant month-long celebration in September, led by the Christian Life Commission.

Pope Leo XIV has urged those who serve in the field of justice to go beyond the application of laws and to embrace a vision of justice that safeguards human dignity, fosters reconciliation, and builds the common good.

On September 13, the Diocese of Zhoucun, located in Shandong Province, China, hosted a Bible Knowledge Contest with the theme “Word of Life” at Xigao Catholic Church in Boxing Parish.

The Diocese of Rajshahi held its annual Pastoral Assembly from September 11 to 13 at the Christo Jyoti Pastoral Center, drawing 208 participants including diocesan clergy, religious, and lay representatives.

The Feast of the Nativity of Mary on September 8 is one of the biggest celebrations in India, marked with pomp and grandeur in many parishes across the country.

Addressing thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee Audience on September 6, Pope Leo XIV urged the faithful to rediscover the gift of hope by “digging beneath the surface of life” with curiosity and trust, uncovering the treasure of God’s Kingdom.

A Training-of-Trainers (ToT) workshop titled “Revamping the Sacrament of Reconciliation for Today’s Church” was held on August 26 in Madurai to strengthen the ministry of confession and prepare priests for a more compassionate approach, in line with Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan (CBCJ) has warned that mass production, excessive consumption, and reckless disposal are destroying humanity’s relationship with creation.

The Diocesan Health Commission of Mysore gathered at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Bannimantap, on Aug 22 to renew the Church’s mission of healing in the context of the Jubilee Year 2025.

The Youth Commission of the Chengalpattu Diocese, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, organized a Youth Jubilee Celebration on the theme “Christ’s Kingdom, Hope, and Youth Participation” on August 17. The event was conducted under the guidance of Commission Secretary Rev. Fr. Lawrence and presided over by Bishop Neethinathan of Chengalpattu.

The clergy of the Archdiocese of Karachi, Pakistan, celebrated the Jubilee for Priests at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on August 4. The occasion also coincided with the feast of St. Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney (1786–1859), the French Catholic priest who is the patron of priests.

Over 600 young pilgrims from India are currently taking part in the Youth Jubilee underway in Rome, joining thousands from around the world in a celebration of faith, unity, and mission.

Pope Leo XIV told around millions of young pilgrims gathered at Tor Vergata on August 2, that “friendship, courage, and goodness can change the world,” during a deeply moving prayer vigil held as part of the Jubilee for Young People.