Why Rome?
Why does the Catholic Church make such a big deal about a city that is barely mentioned in Scripture, and when it is, often derogatorily?
What is a Jubilee “Indulgence”?
The Jubilee is a time for reconciliation and mercy. This dates back to the Jubilees of the Old Testament, when the Lord commanded the people to free slaves, forgive debts, and return property.
Pope John Paul II and the Great Jubilee 2000
The last “ordinary” Jubilee was celebrated at the turn of the millennia in the year 2000. From the beginning of his pontificate, Pope John Paul II understood his mission to be leading the Church into this new millennia, beginning with this “Great Jubilee.”
What are the 4 Major Basilicas?
One hallmark of a Jubilee Year is pilgrimage to the four Major Papal Basilicas. Since the beginning, pilgrimage to the tombs of Peter and Paul was the emphasis of the Christian faithful’s penitential pilgrimage to Rome.
The Jubilee Year 2025
Pope Francis has officially announced the Jubilee! While it was no secret that 2025 would be a Jubilee Year, in keeping with the tradition that they occur every 25 years, it was officially announced with the Bull of Indiction “Spes non Confundit,” or “Hope Does Not Disappoint.”
Celebrating the Jubilee Year: Is it Biblical?
The year 2025 is a Jubilee Year for the Catholic Church, and millions of pilgrims are expected in Rome. But while the Catholic Church has been celebrating Jubilee Years since 1300, their roots are much, much older.
What do you do in Rome during a Jubilee Year?
Jubilees are special times of grace. The year is filled with both special events in Rome as well as traditional acts of piety that have been part of the Jubilee for centuries.
When is a Year a Jubilee Year?
When you travel to Rome, you join millions of past pilgrims who have made that same journey. And when you travel to Rome for the Jubilee Year, you become part of a Christian tradition that dates back 725 years.
