Unlike previous jubilees, this time the Holy Doors were opened only in Rome, which makes this year truly special. Every day, tens of thousands of people are expected to pass through them, which testifies to the enormous interest of the Catholics throughout the world.
The Jubilee in practice
Pilgrims may register at a dedicated Jubilee website: www.iubilaeum2025.va. To make it easier for the pilgrims to get around Rome and to assist them during their stay in the capital of Christianity, an information desk has been set up in the vicinity of St. Peter’s Square, where pilgrims can also collect the official confirmation letter of their passage through the Holy Door.
However, the Jubilee is not just Rome, as local churches designated by the bishops in each diocese involve the faithful in the celebration of this special time, too.
Hope for all
Pope Francis, who himself opened the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica on December 24 and in the Rebibbia Correctional Facility on December 26, reminds us that “Hope does not disappoint.” This year’s Jubilee is to show that when times get rough, faith and hope may give strength and direction to one’s life.
Polish pilgrims
Poles are a significant presence among the thousands of pilgrims in Rome. Some arrive here from their home country, while others represent the Polish communities around the world. For many Poles, the Jubilee is an opportunity for spiritual rebirth and an encounter with other faithful at the heart of Catholicism.
Many people are only now finding out about the event and are planning a pilgrimage to the Eternal City. Often, they are driven by a desire to deepen their faith and strengthen their Christian hope.
Rome is waiting
Prepared to welcome millions of the faithful, the Eternal City opens its doors to anyone who wants to experience a spiritual journey and find hope in passing through the Holy Door. The 2025 Jubilee promises to be an extraordinary time of communion and reflection for Catholics from all over the world, including a large number of Poles.
