Cafod - Jubilee 2025

What is a Jubilee Year?

  • The 2025 Jubilee is an invitation to "reignite the flame of hope" and "share the light of our Christian faith". 
  • The Jubilee Year is a special holy year celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church, rooted in the Book of Leviticus.
  • It's a time of grace, forgiveness, and reconciliation, encouraging people to renew their faith and relationship with God, with one another, and with all of creation.

When does it take place?

  • The Jubilee Year begins on Christmas Eve 2024 and concludes on January 6, 2026. 
  • The Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica will open on Christmas Eve 2024 and close on January 6, 2026. 

What is the theme?

  • The theme for the 2025 Jubilee is "Pilgrims of Hope". 
  • This theme evokes the journey of the people of Israel to the Promised Land, highlighting the importance of hope and trust in God's guidance. 
  • It's an invitation to embark on a journey of faith and transformation, seeking to build a world of justice, peace, and love.