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Pope appeals for amnesty for prisoners, debt forgiveness during jubilee
In his tone-setting document for the upcoming Jubilee of Hope, Pope Francis explores the meaning of the virtue and issued several appeals he said would help sow greater hope in the world, including amnesty for prisoners and debt forgiveness for developing nations. Source: Crux.
Australian religious at global gathering to prepare for Jubilee 2025
Australian religious were represented at a global gathering of consecrated people in Rome to prepare for the Church’s Jubilee Year in 2025. Source: Catholic Religious Australia.
Year of Prayer ‘preparing the groundwork’ for Jubilee
The Year of Prayer is about preparing the groundwork for the 2025 Holy Year, so it can spiritually enrich the life of the Church and be a sign of hope for the world, the Vatican said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Francis announces Year of Prayer
Pope Francis has announced the start of a Year of Prayer in preparation for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year. Source: CNA.
St Peter’s Basilica unveils charity projects ahead of 2025 Jubilee
As preparations continue in Rome for the 2025 Jubilee year, St Peter’s Basilica has announced two new charity projects aimed at helping refugees and prisoners. Source: Vatican News.
Rome announces major construction project ahead of 2025 Jubilee Year
In anticipation of the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the city of Rome has unveiled a major infrastructure project that will create a pedestrian pathway from St Peter’s Square to Castel Sant’Angelo. Source: CNA.
Progress for pilgrims as Vatican launches new website and app
The Vatican office in charge of coordinating plans for the Holy Year 2025 is launching a new website and an app to help people register and to guide them along their pilgrimage in Rome. Source: OSV News.