Rooted in the Old Testament, a Jubilee is a time of prayer, renewal, forgiveness, and acts of mercy. The Church celebrates a Jubilee every 25 years. The motto for this Jubilee Year 2025 is “Pilgrims of Hope.”

Jubilee Year 2025 (began on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024, and concludes on Jan. 6, 2026, on the Feast of the Epiphany. The Catholic Church celebrates a...

3 days ago · As Holy Doors close, cardinals emphasize God's arms are always open Pope Leo XIV will solemnly conclude the Jubilee Year Jan. 6 at St. Peter's Basilica, but the holy doors at the other …

"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 notably involved …

Jun 19, 2025 · And on the heels of the Black Lives Matter movement, the holiday — also known as Jubilee Day, Freedom Day Liberation Day and Emancipation Day — became part of a wider …

Feb 13, 2025 · The beginning of the Jewish Jubilee was marked by the sounding of a ram’s horn. In Hebrew this horn is called jobel, from which the Christian term jubilee comes.

Sep 21, 2025 · Explore the meaning, origins, and cultural significance of Jubilee Day. Discover how different cultures celebrate this important occasion and what it symbolizes.

Dec 2, 2025 · The last major official events of the 2025 Jubilee will be the closing of Rome’s four Holy Doors, accompanied by the solemn closing rites and the ...

Jun 19, 2025 · Jubilee Day is the largest, longest running one day street fair on the east coast attracting up to 70,000 attendees. The 95 th edition of this annual event features more than 300 vendors from …

Jun 12, 2024 · President Joe Biden & Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated Juneteenth (aka Jubilee Day, Freedom Day or Emancipation Day) with a star-studded event.