Pope Francis proclaims “Hope” in Papal Bull announcing 2025 Jubilee
On Ascension Thursday, May 9th, Pope Francis proclaimed the upcoming Jubilee Year 2025 with a public decree, or papal bull, opening with its theme “Hope does not disappoint.”
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Let us pray and walk together toward Jubilee 2025
To mark the Year of Prayer, the Dicastery for Evangelization has prepared a series of useful materials and aids which can be used by Christian communities and individuals in their preparations for the 2025 Jubilee.
Official Hymn for the 2025 Jubilee - "Pilgrims of Hope"
Pilgrims of Hope
Original text: Pierangelo Sequeri
English translation: Andrew Wadsworth
What is the Jubilee?
The term "Jubilee" designates a specific year, deriving its name from the ceremonial instrument used to inaugurate it—the yobel or ram's horn, traditionally employed to announce the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur).
Pope Francis has announced a Year of Prayer, to prepare the Church for the upcoming Jubilee in 2025
"Dear brothers and sisters! The coming months will lead us to the opening of the Holy Door, with which we will begin the Jubilee. I ask you to intensify your prayer to prepare us to live well this event of grace, and to experience the strength of God’s hope.