"Jubilee Year of Hope - 2025" Officially Launched in Koforidua
In a profound and uplifting ceremony in Rome, the Holy Father has declared the year 2025 as a Jubilee Year, a remarkable event that occurs once every 25 years. This Jubilee Year carries the meaningful theme of “Pilgrims of Hope,” symbolizing a collective pilgrimage towards healing and renewal amid a world burdened by the ravages of war, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the critical climate crisis that disproportionately impacts the most vulnerable communities.
Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as a powerful and symbolic gesture to herald this occasion. This sacred act serves as a significant portal for pilgrims, guiding them towards forgiveness and a fresh start, and marks the official beginning of the Jubilee Year 2025 with deep spiritual resonance (Vatican News).