Italy is once again opening its doors to millions of Christian pilgrims who will travel to Rome and the Vatican to reconnect with their faith during Jubilee 2025. (Iubilaeum in Latin or Giubileo in Italian.)
This generational event, which returned under the motto “Pilgrims of Hope,” promises to be a unique opportunity for both believers and cultural tourists.
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What is Jubilee 2025?
At its core, the Jubilee or Holy Year is a call by the Catholic Church for its followers to visit Vatican City and participate in certain rituals. This event takes place every 25 years, although on occasion it has been convened extraordinarily.
The Pope marks the official beginning of the Jubilee on Christmas Eve with the opening of the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro). This tradition often involves a hammer, but Pope Francis, the current supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church, simply knocked on the door on December 24 due to his poor state of health.
Many Jubilee participants will cross this threshold or another of the Holy Doors around Rome as part of their pilgrimage, in order to be granted certain spiritual indulgences. Think less religious bribery and more proof of devotion, like when Christians give up something they like during Lent.
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Jubilee 2025 Activities
The Holy See organized a Jubilee activity calendar that includes masses for large crowds, prayer meetings, and cultural events.
Special ceremonies with be held for specific groups such as businessmen, communicators, soldiers, musicians, migrants, artists, educators, athletes, volunteers, teenagers, sick patients, disabled people, prisoners, and others.
Participation in many of these events requires a free ticket that you can obtain on the Prefecture of the Papal Household’s official website.
The whole thing comes to an end on January 6, 2026 with the closing of the Holy Door and the Epiphany Mass in St. Peter’s Square (Piazza di San Pietro).
How the Jubilee Will Impact Rome Travel
The Italian capital represents one of the most important tourist destinations in all of Europe. Its monuments and attractions receive visitors from all countries in every season. The Jubilee is sure to increase this attendance.
If you plan to travel to Rome this year, whether as a tourist or a pilgrim, plan your trip well in advance. Book your flights, hotels and activities as soon as possible as demand will increase, especially during Easter, summer and even Christmas.
We recommend planning a sightseeing tour of the Eternal City, especially if it is your first visit, since the operators of these tours have priority in passes and entry times for the most famous attractions.
Whether you’re on your own or on a tour, expect special schedules or longer wait times at major Roman monuments, from the Trevi Fountain to the Sistine Chapel. Justified inconveniences to enjoying the unparalleled atmosphere of Rome, especially while celebrating one of its most emblematic traditions.
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Whether you’re a person of faith or a curious traveler, you shouldn’t miss the unique opportunity to explore Rome during Jubilee 2025. Count on us as authorized travel agents to take you there. We can organize any kind of trip for you, from European tours to cruises, even weekend getaways.
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