Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers

Officially started with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica on 24 December 2024, the Jubilee 2025 is the 27th ordinary universal jubilee in the history of the Church and the second jubilee celebrated by the current pontiff after the extraordinary one in 2015.

The entire jubilee period is characterized by a rich calendar of religious, cultural and social events. Aside from celebrations and rituals addressed to all the faithful, the Holy Year’s program includes several “jubilees” dedicated to different categories of people, identified according to specific professions or their role within the family, the Church and society. Each one includes moments of dialogue and spirituality, with a concluding mass celebrated by the pope.

The two days of 5 and 6 April are dedicated to sick people, with their families and carers, and to all professionals related to the world of health, i.e. doctors, nurses, health workers, health care volunteers, pastoral health workers, etc. The celebrations begin on Saturday 5 April with a pilgrimage to the Holy Door, with the option of confession in the Jubilee churches, accompanied by cultural, artistic and spiritual activities in various Roman piazzas. The Jubilee of Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers closes on Sunday 6 April with the celebration of mass presided over by the Pope or his delegate: entrance to St Peter’s Square is completely free on this occasion and does not require any type of ticket.

The program may be subject to change.