Jubilee of Marian Spirituality

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 inaugurated by Pope Francis 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 or a delegate.

The days from 11 to 12 October are specially addressed to all rectors and operators of shrines, members of movements, confraternities and various Marian prayer groups. The Jubilee of Marian Spirituality will begin on 11 October with a pilgrimage to the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica and opportunities for confession in the Jubilee churches. In the afternoon, from 5 to 7 p.m., a prayer vigil will be held in the Basilica of St Mary Major. The following day, St Peter’s Square will host the morning Mass presided over by the Pope (10.30 a.m.): the celebration is open to all and free of charge, with no ticket required.