Guide for Contemporary Pilgrims
Jubilee 2025
in Rome
an occasion of profound spirituality
In 2025, Rome is preparing to welcome millions of pilgrims from around the world to celebrate the Jubilee, an event of global significance.
Established in 1300 by Pope Boniface VIII, the Jubilee represents a moment of forgiveness, reflection, and renewal of faith.
The Eternal City will be the beating heart of this event, with religious celebrations, special openings of the holy doors, and cultural initiatives, all aimed at making the experience unique for believers and visitors alike.
The logistical and organizational challenges are immense, but Rome is preparing to face them, with infrastructure, security, and hospitality projects in advanced stages.
The Jubilee 2025 will not only be a time of deep spirituality but also an opportunity to boost tourism and the economy of Italy’s capital.
Jubilee 2025
Rome renews itself with PNRR funds
Thanks to the funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the Capital will be at the center of a series of interventions aimed at improving accessibility, mobility, hospitality, and urban decorum, transforming public spaces, infrastructures, and peripheral areas. These ambitious projects will not only make Rome more modern and sustainable but also prepare it to become a symbol of inclusion and hospitality for the entire world.
There are four main areas:
Requalification and enhancement
Focus on extraordinary maintenance of jubilee sites and public spaces, both in the city center and the suburbs. Interventions on the central archaeological area, the Tiber riverbanks, and urban lighting, with particular attention to basilicas and pilgrim routes.
Accessibility and mobility
Strengthening infrastructures to make public and private transport more efficient. New buses, trains, metro maintenance, and the development of bike lanes and pedestrian areas are planned.
Hospitality and participation
Reinforcement of accommodation facilities, with the creation of a youth hostel and the expansion of services for pilgrims and vulnerable people. Events and initiatives will involve citizens in the various municipalities.
Environment and territory
Requalification of the Tiber, creation of new parks and nature reserves, tree planting, and improvement of urban decorum.
Jubilee 2025
Cammini giubilari dentro Roma
The four papal Basilicas in Rome are St. Peter’s in the Vatican, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls. These are the “major” churches with Holy Doors, which are opened by the Pope during the Jubilee year.
The pilgrimage to the Seven Churches, conceived by St. Philip Neri in the 16th century, is one of the oldest Roman traditions. It covers approximately 25 kilometers, winding through the entire city, reaching the Roman countryside, the catacombs, and some of the most magnificent basilicas of Rome.
The pilgrimage of the Churches of the European Union, from the Latin “Iter Europaeum,” includes stops at 28 churches and basilicas. All are historically linked to European countries for cultural, artistic reasons, or for a tradition of welcoming pilgrims from a particular European community state.
The pilgrimage “Patronesses of Europe and Doctors of the Church” aims to rediscover European female saints proclaimed by the Church as Patronesses of Europe and Doctors of the Church. Some significant churches in Rome, linked to these saints, were chosen for their symbolism or the presence of relics. Among these are Santa Brigida in Campo de’ Fiori, Santa Maria sopra Minerva with the body of St. Catherine of Siena, Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza for St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and Santa Cecilia in Trastevere for Hildegard of Bingen. Additionally, Trinità dei Monti recalls St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, and Santa Maria della Vittoria is associated with St. Teresa of Ávila.
Jubilee 2025
Useful information
The Pellegrini Center – Info Point is the reference point for pilgrims and tourists seeking information about the upcoming Jubilee 2025.
The dedicated facilities are located at Via della Conciliazione, 7, and are open from Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
A special “Tourism-Jubilee” visa is available for those participating in pilgrimages to Rome organized by local Churches.
In preparation for the Jubilee 2025, the Visa Unit of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Dicastery for Evangelization – Section for the Fundamental Issues of Evangelization in the World (DPE) have agreed on a “Modus Procedendi” to facilitate the issuance of entry visas to Italy for the faithful intending to make a pilgrimage to Rome and other sacred sites in Italy.
Jubilee 2025, all the religious events in Rome
January 24 – 26, 2025 Jubilee of the World of Communication
St. Peter’s Basilica, Paul VI Audience Hall
February 8 – 9, 2025 Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police, and Security
Centocelle Park
February 16 – 18, 2025 Jubilee of Artists
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican
February 21 – 23, 2025 Jubilee of Deacons
St. Peter’s Square
March 8 – 9, 2025 Jubilee of the World of Volunteering
St. Peter’s Square
March 28, 2025 24 Hours for the Lord
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican
March 28 – 30, 2025 Jubilee of the Missionaries of Mercy
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican – Paul VI Audience Hall
April 5 – 6, 2025 Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Healthcare
Centocelle Park
April 25 – 27, 2025 Jubilee of Adolescents
Centocelle Park
April 28 – 29, 2025 Jubilee of Persons with Disabilities
Circus Maximus
May 1 – 4, 2025 Jubilee of Workers
Centocelle Park
May 4 – 5, 2025 Jubilee of Entrepreneurs
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican – Paul VI Audience Hall
May 10 – 11, 2025 Jubilee of Marching Bands
St. Peter’s Square
May 16 – 18, 2025 Jubilee of Confraternities
Centocelle Park
May 30 – June 1, 2025 Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly
St. Peter’s Square
June 7 – 8, 2025 Jubilee of Movements, Associations, and New Communities
Centocelle Park
June 9, 2025 Jubilee of the Holy See
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican – Paul VI Audience Hall
June 14 – 15, 2025 Jubilee of Sports
St. Peter’s Square
June 20 – 22, 2025 Jubilee of Rulers
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican
June 23 – 24, 2025 Jubilee of Seminarians
St. Peter’s Square
June 25, 2025 Jubilee of Bishops
St. John Lateran Basilica
June 26 – 27, 2025 Jubilee of Priests
St. Peter’s Square
June 28, 2025 Jubilee of the Eastern Churches
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican – Paul VI Audience Hall
July 28 – August 3, 2025 Jubilee of Youth
Tor Vergata
September 15, 2025 Jubilee of Consolation
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican
September 20, 2025 Jubilee of Justice Workers
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican – Paul VI Audience Hall
September 26 – 28, 2025 Jubilee of Catechists
St. Peter’s Square
October 5, 2025 Jubilee of Migrants
St. Peter’s Square
October 8 – 9, 2025 Jubilee of Consecrated Life
St. Peter’s Square
October 11 – 12, 2025 Jubilee of Marian Spirituality
St. Peter’s Square
October 4 – 5, 2025 Jubilee of the Missionary World
St. Peter’s Square
October 30 – November 2, 2025 Jubilee of the Educational World
St. Peter’s Square
November 16, 2025 Jubilee of the Poor
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican
November 21 – 23, 2025 Jubilee of Choirs
St. Peter’s Square
December 14, 2025 Jubilee of Prisoners
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican
December 24, 2025 Closing of the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Square
Pilgrimages in Italy
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Pilgrimage from Rome to Padre Pio, San Giovanni Rotondo
Holidays in Rome565,00€ – 1.261,00€By Private car and driver for 2 days to San Giovanni Rotondo
Lanciano - San Giovanni Rotondo | Private car/driver | 2 days
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel small groups
City Tours198,00€Art and Spirituality: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Square Tour - Small group max. 10 persone
Vatican | Small Groups | pick-up | 3,30 ore
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Day trip to San Giovanni Rotondo
Day Trips from Rome245,00€ – 435,00€Day trip to San Giovanni Rotondo from Rome, home of the Shrine of Padre Pio. Travel by high-speed train and private taxi!
San Giovanni Rotondo | Guided Tour | High-Speed | 1 day
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Tour to San Giovanni Rotondo
Holidays in RomeTour to San Giovanni Rotondo, home of Padre Pio, by high speed train and transfers by car
San Giovanni Rotondo | City center | High-Speed Train | 3 days
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Tour to Assisi and Orvieto
Day Trips from Rome154,00€Tour from Rome visiting Assisi St. Francis city, and the medieval town of Orvieto, the real Italy, far away from large cities
Assisi Orvieto | Guided Tour | By Bus | 11 hours
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Ancient Basilicas and the Catacombs of Rome – City Tour
City Tours50,00€The Catacombs of Rome along the Appian Way - Basilica of Sta. Maria Maggiore - Basilica of San Giovanni
Rome | Tour by bus | Expert Guide | 3 hrs.
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Papal Audience with Pope Francesco
City Tours35,00€Every Wednesday morning the possibility to meet Pope Francesco at the Vatican
Vatican City | Ticket Papal Audience | Expert Guide | 4 hrs.
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Day trip to Assisi from Rome by Private Car
Day Trips from Rome144,00€ – 349,00€A Franciscan experience in the green heart of Umbria, at the discovery of Assisi, city of St. Francis
Assisi | Private Driver | 10 hours
