Every 25 years in the Church, in keeping with an ancient tradition, the Pope proclaims a “Jubilee Year,” during which special graces are available to all the Catholic faithful.

"Jubilation" for joyful celebration comes from "jubilee". The term comes from the Hebrew Bible, initially concerning a recurring religious observance involving a set number of years, that …

Jan 5, 2026 · VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Rushed preparations, soaring pilgrim numbers and underwhelming financial returns defined a Jubilee Year shaped by an unexpected papal …

Dec 15, 2024 · A jubilee year, also known as a “holy year,” is a special year in the life of the church currently celebrated every 25 years. The most recent ordinary jubilee was in 2000, with …

Jan 6, 2026 · The Year of Jubilee is, in the Roman Catholic Church, a celebration that is observed for one full year every 25 years, during which Catholics may be granted remission of sins (in …

Feb 15, 2025 · To understand the significance of the Jubilee and its seven-centuries-old tradition in the Catholic Church, it is necessary first to recall its biblical origins and then to briefly revisit …

Nov 19, 2024 · What is a Jubilee Year? A Holy Year of the forgiveness of sin, conversion and joyful celebration. The word “jubilee” comes from the Hebrew word yobel, which refers to the …