The Jubilee of the Missionary World and the Jubilee of Migrants was celebrated in Rome from October 4–5, 2025. The events brought thousands of pilgrims across the globe to Rome with events including a Mass with Pope Leo XIV, international prayer gatherings, and the Festival of Peoples.
At the Jubilee Audience in St. Peter’s Square on October 4, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the meaning of Christian hope, inviting the faithful to make courageous choices rooted in the Gospel.
Drawing from the day’s Gospel reading (Lk 16:13–14), the Pope spoke about the challenge of serving God rather than wealth, and highlighted St Clare of Assisi as a shining example of youthful faith and radical discipleship.
Addressing the thousands of pilgrims present, he underlined that the Jubilee is a “time of concrete hope,” a moment when hearts can find forgiveness and mercy, so that everything can begin anew.”
Pope Leo concluded his catechesis with a prayer for young people and for the entire Church.
At the Mass on October 5, Pope Leo XIV called on the faithful to “rekindle awareness of our missionary vocation” and to bring the joy and consolation of the Gospel to everyone, especially migrants facing hardship. He emphasized the urgent call to “go forth and preach the Gospel to all.”
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