Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police and Security Personnel

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: in addition to the celebrations and rituals addressed to all the faithful, the Holy Year is marked by 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 discussion and spirituality, with a concluding mass celebrated by the pope.

The two days of 8 and 9 February are dedicated to members of the armed forces and police, municipal police, security operators, military associations and academies, chaplaincies and military ordinariates. Participation is open to all personnel in service and on leave, and their families and acquaintances, subject to accreditation on the institutional website or the Jubilee App. For Saturday 8 February, the program includes a welcome ceremony with an inter-force brass band concert in Piazza del Popolo and a pilgrimage to the holy door, in groups, in preparation for the meeting with the pontiff the following day. For the concluding mass presided over by the pontiff on Sunday 9 February, admission to St Peter’s Square is totally free and does not require any type of ticket.

The program may be subject to change.