Pope Francis is inviting us to renew our sense of hope by naming this very special Jubilee year 'Pilgrims of Hope'.
He has called on us all “to be tangible signs of hope for those of our brothers and sisters who experience hardships of any kind”.
Here are five easy ways for you to get involved with Jubilee celebrations so you can be a Pilgrim of Hope.
A Year of Hope: An introduction to the Jubilee Year
What does Jubilee mean for you and the Church? Join us online on Saturday 18 January from 10:30-12:00 for an exciting introduction to Jubilee with Fr Jan Nowotnik (Director of Mission for the Catholic Bishop’s Conference), Christine Allen (CAFOD’s Director) and Kayode Akintola (CAFOD’s Head of Africa).
With prayers, reflections and music from Ooberfuse (and so much more!), we’ll help you celebrate Jubilee and explore how to be a tangible sign of hope throughout this holy year.
Children and young people in Catholic schools across England and Wales will be celebrating the Jubilee year with us. Together, we’ll be journeying as Pilgrims of Hope and agents of change. Get involved and join the Jubilee for Schools launch day on 24 January.
Traditionally, a Jubilee year is a time to address inequality, restore the land and cancel debts. As we begin Jubilee 2025, we’re facing the most acute global debt crisis in history.
Pope Francis has called for action on the debt crisis this Jubilee, saying: “More than a question of generosity, this is a matter of justice.”
We can stand in solidarity with those people most affected by this injustice by raising our voices and calling for change.
As we enter Jubilee 2025, we join in prayer that we will grow closer to Christ and be strengthened to share his message of hope with the world.
Our reflection guide can help you to explore the biblical background to Jubilee. You’ll be inspired by our collection of prayers and encouraged by stories of positive change from our sisters and brothers around the world.
Did you know that a third of our long-term support around the world is made possible thanks to gifts in Wills?
Over the last 25 years, gifts in Wills have become a vital way for CAFOD to fund support of families around the world facing the injustices of poverty, conflict and climate change.
You can make a lasting impact for future generations by pledging a gift in your Will today.
Pledge a monthly donation to share hope with communities around the world in the Year of Jubilee and receive a weekly reflection on the gospel.
Our weekly email reflections include reflections on the Sunday gospel, and ways in which you and the wider CAFOD family can give, act and pray with us during the Jubilee Year.
If you'd prefer, you can sign up for weekly reflections without pledging a monthly donation.
