Jubilee 2025

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Gospel is a word of compassion, mercy, light, freedom and joy, Pope Francis said. The Gospel “calls us to become passionate witnesses of peace, solidarity …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Communication is something divine with the power “to build — build communities, build up the church,” Pope Francis told thousands of journalists and people working in …

ROME (CNS) — The Holy Doors of the basilicas of Rome, the beautiful churches, the countryside around Assisi, the gelato and the pasta and the daily Masses were just some …

The Jubilee Year 2025 is upon us, and Pope Francis has asked that we all attempt to be “pilgrims of hope” to witness to the love and power of Jesus …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During the Holy Year 2025, which is centered on proclaiming a message of hope, Pope Francis told future priests to let hope be the guiding principle …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Taking up the spirit of the recently inaugurated Holy Year 2025, the Cuban government has announced the release of 553 people currently serving prison sentences. Cuba …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Italian naval ship “Amerigo Vespucci,” currently completing its global tour, has been designated a Jubilee church for the Holy Year 2025, transforming its onboard chapel …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — More than half a million pilgrims crossed the threshold of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the first two weeks after Pope Francis opened …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During the Holy Year 2025, Christians should deepen their spiritual lives through adoration and then transform their prayer into concrete acts of service, Pope Francis said. …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Catholics come to Rome for the Holy Year, their journey should have the specific goal of encountering and listening to Jesus, Pope Francis said. With …