Romea Strata: A new tradition of spiritual hospitality to pilgrims of hope

Romea Strata: A new tradition of spiritual hospitality to pilgrims of hope

In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, the Fabrique de Saint-Pierre is preparing to launch the “Romea Strata” guide and the Testimonium certificate, offering pilgrims a profound spiritual experience throughout their journey to Rome. By Vatican News THE Romea Strata This initiative is led by Saint Peter’s Basilica, in partnership with the Fabrique Saint-Pierre and…

Jubilee films for Pilgrims of Hope: The Gate of Heaven

Jubilee films for Pilgrims of Hope: The Gate of Heaven

The first film chosen by Vatican official and cinema expert, Archbishop Dario Viganò, for the “Jubilee is Culture” initiative of the Dicastery of Evangelization, is “La Porta del Cielo” (The Gate of Heaven) by Vittorio From Sica, from 1945. Father Greg Apparcel, CSP, film critic, associate priest of the American Catholic parish of St. Patrick…

Cardinal Tagle: Placing the heart at the center of the Jubilee

Cardinal Tagle: Placing the heart at the center of the Jubilee

Following the publication of the Pope’s new encyclical, “Dilexit nos”, the Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization explains to Vatican News how the heart of Jesus is an important key to understanding the writings and actions of Pope Francis. By Alessandro Gisotti “You could say that I am my heart, because my heart is what…

Vatican issues clarification on Holy Doors during 2025 Jubilee

Vatican issues clarification on Holy Doors during 2025 Jubilee

The Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization has issued a note of clarification regarding the 2025 Jubilee, specifying that the Holy Doors will only be opened in the four papal basilicas in Rome and in one prison. By Deborah Castellano Lubov As the next Ordinary Jubilee in 2025 approaches, Pope Francis, in his speech Bull of Indictiontitled…

‘From Tourist to Pilgrim’: Let yourself be transformed!

‘From Tourist to Pilgrim’: Let yourself be transformed!

As we prepare to experience and celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025, Vatican Media presents a 16-episode podcast series titled “From Tourist to Pilgrim” featuring art historian Liz Lev, who sheds light the hidden beauty of Rome through the prism of pilgrimage. By Linda Bordoni “From Tourist to Pilgrim” is a Vatican Media podcast series featuring…

Pope: May Rome be its most welcoming, hospitable, and generous during Jubilee

Pope: May Rome be its most welcoming, hospitable, and generous during Jubilee

Vatican news Pope Francis addresses Rome's mayor and city administration as it prepares to host the 2025 Jubilee. Underscoring how the spirit of the Jubilee is one of inclusion of the least in society, he announces that he will open a holy door in a prison. By Linda Bordoni During a ceremony in St. Peter's…

Estonia: Catholic cententary a chance to celebrate triumph of martyrs

Estonia: Catholic cententary a chance to celebrate triumph of martyrs

Vatican news As the Apostolic Administration of Estonia prepares to celebrate its centenary this year, Archbishop Philippe Jourdan recalls the challenges his flock endured during several decades of Soviet rule and the hopes Catholics have for the future of their Church. By Devin Watkins “A hundred years may not seem like a lot for a…