(Holy See) First initiated by Pope Boniface VIII in 1300, the Jubilee is a special year in the life of the Catholic Church, also known as a Holy Year. It draws inspiration from Leviticus (25:10 ...

Amid security worries, millions of pilgrims are expected to descend upon Rome as a Jubilee Year of major Catholic celebrations happens throughout 2025. Here are the highlights. The unlocking of ...

Signs around the Eternal City declare “Roma si trasforma” — “Rome is transformed” as an explanation for the ubiquitous infrastructure projects underway, including the restoration of iconic sculptures ...

Continuing St. John Paul II’s mission from the 2000 Jubilee, a U.S.-based jubilee network is partnering with international aid organizations to provide debt relief for the world’s poorest ...

GREELEY — For 31 years, Party America in Greeley has put the wrapping paper on presents and the helium in balloons for thousands of celebrations in Greeley. But news of a national party retailer and ...

This is the message I wanted to give you. Do not lose hope." Francis opened the Catholic Holy Year, also known as a Jubilee, on Tuesday. A Catholic Jubilee is considered a time of peace ...

The Catholic Jubilee Year, established in 1300 by Pope Boniface VIII, is rooted in the Jewish tradition of releasing prisoners, forgiving debts, and restoring harmony every 50 years. During the ...

The Bahati family has joined several social media personalities in extending Merry Christmas wishes. Musician Kevin Bahati shows off his wife and kids in lovely Christmas photo (l). Bahati and Diana ...

Veteran musician Kevin Bahati has been humbled by his children, who reminded him to appreciate the birthday treat he has been given. Bahati walked into a surprise in his hotel room, but his reaction ...

When Pope Francis formally opens the Holy Year, he will launch a dizzying 12-month calendar of events that include special Jubilee masses for the faithful from all walks of life. (AP video by Paolo ...

The aim of the Jubilee, he said, is “to bring hope to the interminable, dreary days of prisoners, to the cold and dismal lodgings of the poor and to all those places desecrated by war and ...