Since then, it has become a regular event in the Catholic Church. The Jubilee is generally celebrated every 25 years, with some exceptions for extraordinary Jubilees proclaimed for special occasions.

The Catholic Jubilee Year, established in 1300 by Pope Boniface VIII, is rooted in the Jewish tradition of releasing prisoners, forgiving debts, and restoring harmony every 50 years. During the ...

That's not stopping an estimated 32 million travelers from visiting this year for Jubilee 2025, a year-long global ...

A jubilee year is usually observed every quarter-century. A time when the Catholic Church focuses on forgiveness, and hosts ceremonies for the faithful. In Rome tomorrow, Pope Francis will open St ...

Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be a Jubilee year for the Catholic Church. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Claire Giangravé from the Religion News Service about the tradition. Today ...

This is the message I wanted to give you. Do not lose hope." Francis opened the Catholic Holy Year, also known as a Jubilee, on Tuesday. A Catholic Jubilee is considered a time of peace ...