The Jubilee started on Christmas Eve with the rite of Opening of the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter at the Vatican by Pope Francis. The Year will conclude on Dec. 28, 2025, followed by the Closing of the Holy Door marked on the Feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2026.
The theme of the Jubilee 2025 year is “Pilgrims of Hope.”
Pilgrims of Hope – lyrics for the Jubilee Hymn
Original text: Pierangelo Sequeri
English translation: Andrew Wadsworth
Like a flame my hope is burning,
may my song arise to you:
Source of life that has no ending,
on life’s path I trust in you.
Ev’ry nation, tongue, and people
find a light within your Word.
Scattered fragile sons and daughters
find a home in your dear Son.
Like a flame my hope is burning,
may my song arise to you:
Source of life that has no ending,
on life’s path I trust in you.
God, so tender and so patient,
dawn of hope, you care for all.
Heav’n and earth are recreated
by the Spirit of Life set free.
Like a flame my hope is burning,
may my song arise to you:
Source of life that has no ending,
on life’s path I trust in you.
Raise your eyes, the wind is blowing,
for our God is born in time.
Son made man for you and many
who will find the way in him.
Like a flame my hope is burning,
may my song arise to you:
Source of life that has no ending,
on life’s path I trust in you.
