Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly

Start

May 30, 2025 12:00 am
Timezone: Europe/Berlin

End

June 1, 2025 11:59 pm

Venue

Basilica di San Pietro, Via delle Fondamenta, 00120, Città del Vaticano

REGISTRATION DEADLINE : March 30, 2025

Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly

 

Additional info

PROGRAM

Friday May 30th

8.00-18.00: Pilgrimage to the Holy Door
• with the option of confession in the Jubilee churches

16.00-19.30: Experiencing joy in the family, following the example of the Martin family
• concert, shows and games for children, veneration of the relics of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and her parents (Church of Santissima Trinità dei Monti – Spanish Steps)

18.00: The surprising nature of generosity
• panel exhibition (Cloister of San Salvatore in Lauro)

21.00: Prayer Vigil (Church of Santissima Trinità dei Monti – Spanish Steps)

Saturday 31 May

8.00-18.00: Pilgrimage to the Holy Door
• with the option of confession in the Jubilee churches

10.00-12.00: The value of old age
• catechesis on the theme of old age (Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere)

10.00-12.00: Entertainment in various Roman piazzas

10.00-13.00: The Family Global Compact and the international network of family associations
• conference (Lumsa University)

18.30-20.00: Family Celebration and Prayer Vigil (Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano)
• with recitation of the Rosary to close the Marian month of May

Sunday 1 June

10.30: Holy Mass presided over by the Holy Father (St. Peter’s Square)
• with first Communions

Entrance to St. Peter’s Square, on the occasion of the Holy Mass presided over by the Holy Father, is completely free and does not require any type of ticket.

Bishops and Presbyters who wish to concelebrate, and Deacons who wish to participate, should make reservations with the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff through the following link: https://biglietti.liturgiepontificie.va/en/

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