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 ...

It is based on Romans 5:5, which says “Hope does not disappoint.” The official logo for the Jubilee Year was designed by Italian artist Giacomo Travisani. There are four stylized people in his ...

While each Jubilee year is typically represented by an official logo, Luce appears to be the first proper mascot of the Catholic celebration. This Holy Year’s logo was chosen during a ...

When Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica on the night of Dec. 24, 2024, he inaugurated the Jubilee Year of 2025. Centered on the theme of hope, this is the 27th ordinary ...

Organised roughly every 25 years by the Catholic Church, the Jubilee is an opportunity for ... water bottles to T-shirts bearing the event logo and its anime-inspired mascot are already on sale.

The Hebrew Bible, which Christians call the Old Testament, offers instructions about celebrating a Jubilee every 50 years. The Jubilee has roots in the Jewish practice of Sabbath rest every seven ...

This year is a Jubilee year, during which Catholics the world over are encouraged to make a pilgrimage to Rome to reaffirm their faith. The passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday marks the first ...

In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year is an opportunity to relieve the debt of poor countries and commit to protecting the planet. The aim of the Jubilee, he said, is “to bring hope to the ...