Jubilee Year of 2025
Learn about the significance of the Jubilee Year in Catholic tradition, its history, and how to participate in this special time of grace.
Explore Holy SitesHistory of Jubilee
The tradition of the Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church dates back to 1300, when Pope Boniface VIII proclaimed the first Holy Year. Since then, Jubilees have been celebrated approximately every 25 years, allowing each generation the opportunity to experience this time of special grace.
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Biblical Roots
The concept of Jubilee has its roots in the Old Testament, where God commanded that every 50 years be declared a jubilee year - a time of liberty, restoration of property, and forgiveness of debts.
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Holy Door
The opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica is one of the central rites of the Jubilee. Passing through this door symbolizes the passage from sin to grace.
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Plenary Indulgence
Pilgrims who fulfill certain conditions during the Jubilee Year can receive a plenary indulgence, or the remission of temporal punishment due to sin.
Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope
The theme for the 2025 Jubilee, "Pilgrims of Hope," invites all faithful to embark on a journey of spiritual renewal and hope. This Ordinary Jubilee follows the extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy held in 2015-2016.
Key Dates
The Jubilee Year will officially begin with the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica on December 24, 2024, and will conclude on January 6, 2026.
View full calendar →Pilgrimage Sites
The four papal basilicas in Rome - St. Peter's, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls - are the primary pilgrimage sites for the Jubilee.
Explore these sites →Special Events
Throughout the Jubilee Year, special events will be organized for various groups, including youth, families, the sick and disabled, workers, and more.
Event schedule →Start Your Virtual Pilgrimage Today
Experience the sacred sites of Vatican and Rome, collect virtual mementos, and prepare for your actual visit during the Jubilee Year.
