Rome: More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries are expected in Rome from May 30 to June 1, 2025, for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly. The event will span three days and will include prayer, reflection, cultural events, and family-focused activities.
According to Philippines News Agency, the pilgrims will arrive from around the globe, including significant delegations from Italy, Spain, the US, Poland, Portugal, Brazil, Mexico, the UK, and the Philippines. Numerous dioceses, associations, and movements, such as Agesci, Italian Catholic Action, the Neocatechumenal Communities, UNITALSI, the Catholic Grandparents Association, the Franciscan Movement, and the Focolare Movement, will also be represented. These groups are known for promoting the human and spiritual growth of families.
The Jubilee will commence on Friday, May 30, with pilgrimages to the Holy Doors of the Papal Basilicas. Concurrently, ‘Dialogues with the City,’ a series of cultural and spiritual activities, will be held in Rome’s historic piazzas.
Saturday’s events will feature family-oriented programs, including the ‘Family Festival’ and a Marian Prayer Vigil in Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The vigil will include music, testimonies, and appearances by special guests, including actors and musicians. Additionally, ten thousand copies of the multilingual ‘Children’s Bible’ will be distributed.
The event will conclude on Sunday, June 1, with a Eucharistic celebration led by Pope Leo in St. Peter’s Square. The celebration is free and open to all attendees.
