Pope Francis declares 2025 as a Jubilee year, themed 'Pilgrims of Hope,' focusing on forgiveness, reconciliation, and the plight of migrants.

The ceremony inaugurated the once-every-25-year tradition of a Jubilee ... Francis, who turned 88 last week, went into the ...

In the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the jubilee cross that led the faithful into the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels was from its dedication in 2002.

Between Christmas Eve and Jan. 5, the Pope will open a series of holy doors in the Vatican and throughout Rome, signifying the start of a Jubilee year.

The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who participate can obtain “indulgences” — the centuries-old feature of the ...

Amid security worries, millions of pilgrims are expected to descend on Rome for a Jubilee Year of major Catholic celebrations ...

Rome prepares for Jubilee 2025, a Holy Year emphasizing reconciliation and restoring relationships with God. Expect an influx ...

Pilgrims from around the world are passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which Pope Francis opened to begin ...

Prior to offering his blessing "urbi et orbi," Francis prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Holy Land, Lebanon and Syria, and in ...

Whether you're planning to travel to Rome in 2025 or are looking for alternatives within Italy, consider this your Jubilee travel survival guide, including key dates and celebrations, and how to avoid ...

ROME — (AP) — Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome's main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates ...

Pope Francis appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and for the reconciliation between enemies in a ...