This Sunday’s gospel (Luke 1:1-4; 4:12-21) lays down the New Testament fulfillment of the jubilee year which was first commanded by God in the Old Testament (Le ...

since farmers are told to let their fields lie fallow – a check against unfettered, and destructive, desires for productivity. The Jubilee extends this logic. Held every 50 years, the Holy Year ...

The Jubilee is one of the Catholic Church’s most significant celebrations, occurring every 25 years. The 2025 Jubilee will be centered on the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” ...

In the Catholic Church, a jubilee has a particular meaning. It is a special year of remission of sins, debts and universal pardon. It bestows special graces on those who participate with faith and ...

Jubilee Year 2025, themed “Pilgrims of Hope,” began Dec. 24, 2024, with the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, and will conclude Jan. 6, 2026. This year of grace offers the ...

“During the 2025 Jubilee Year, travelers should expect an influx of religious pilgrims, with an estimated 20 percent to 30 percent increase in visitors to the Vatican and other key religious ...

The Jubilee, whose motto this year is "Pilgrims of Hope," is primarily ... lowly shepherds who were out in the field away from their loved ones to work even at night. A family who could not ...