Jubilee Year 2025

Christians must resist allure of power, serve humanity, Pope Leo says at end of Holy Year

Carol Glatz · January 6, 2026

The powerful and violent cannot control, suppress or commodify God's grace, friendship and will to usher in a new dawn, Pope Leo XIV said.

Vatican sees record number of visitors during Jubilee year, officials say

Josephine Peterson · January 5, 2026

An estimated 33 million visitors and pilgrims came to the Vatican to celebrate the Jubilee Year, exceeding early forecasts, officials said at a news conference at the Vatican Jan. 5.

As Holy Doors close, cardinals emphasize God's arms are always open

Cindy Wooden · December 29, 2025

The path to conversion, the door to God's mercy and the call to live in Christian hope all continue beyond the Jubilee Year, said the three cardinals who closed the Holy Doors at three major basilicas in Rome.

Cathedral Mass will bring Jubilee year to a close in Toronto

Quinton Amundson · December 18, 2025

Cardinal Frank Leo will conclude the Archdiocese of Toronto’s commemoration of the Jubilee Year with a closing Mass on Dec. 28 at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, starting at 5 p.m.

Night flight to the Eternal City

Quinton Amundson · November 13, 2025

Travelling in the company of Cardinal Francis Leo, 108 Catholics from 40 different Archdiocese of Toronto parishes landed in Rome Nov. 11 for a week-long Jubilee pilgrimage.

Cardinal Leo to lead Jubilee pilgrimage

Group will share in Cardinal’s taking possession of titular church

Quinton Amundson · November 6, 2025

Over 100 Catholics from over 40 different Archdiocese of Toronto parishes will join Cardinal Francis Leo for a Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome from Nov. 10 to 17.

Pope Leo’s message for the Jubilee of the Missionary World and the Jubilee of Migrants

Catholic Register Staff · October 9, 2025

Excerpt from Pope Leo’s message delivered Oct. 5 in St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee of the Missionary World and the Jubilee of Migrants.

Ottawa tour taps into Jubilee spirit

Luke Mandato · August 21, 2025

The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Corwall is hosting a tour of two of its oldest and most historic places of worship this weekend, marking a highlight in this year’s Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Year celebrations in the nation’s capital.

Shrine pilgrimage pinnacle of Jubilee celebrations

Luke Mandato · August 9, 2025

Jubilee Year celebrations in the Archdiocese of Toronto will bring faithful from across the Greater Toronto Area together in pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine later this month.

Catholic Children's Aid Jubilee journey connects youth to faith, heritage

Luke Mandato · August 7, 2025

The Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto took its mission internationally this summer, offering youth in care opportunities to connect with their faith and heritage.