Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements, Associations and New Communities

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 celebrated by the current pontiff 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.

The days from 7 to 8 June are dedicated to all those who are members of ecclesial movements, associations, new communities and prayer groups. The celebrations will open on Saturday 7 June with the possibility of making a pilgrimage to the Holy Door from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the option of confession in the Jubilee churches. Starting at 6 p.m., St. Peter’s Square will host the pre-Vigil and Vigil of Pentecost, the religious solemnity that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the Virgin and crowns the Easter season. The Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements, Associations and New Communities will close on Sunday 8 June with the traditional morning mass presided over by the pontiff or his delegate. Entrance to St Peter’s Square is completely free on this occasion and does not require any type of ticket.

The program may be subject to change.