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Jubilee to mark 800th anniversary of St Francis’ death
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year marking the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, highlighting the saint’s enduring message of peace, holiness, and care for creation.
In a decree issued by the Apostolic Penitentiary and announced by the Franciscan Friars, the Vatican declared a Year of St Francis that runs from 10 January 2026 to 10 January 2027.
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God is close to everyone; evil will not have last word, says Pope Francis
During the Mass, Pope Francis installed 40 lay men and women to the ministry of lector, a ministry he formally opened to women in 2021.
From Cathedral to Classroom: New Australian Music Collection Welcomes Jubilee Year
From established composers to emerging talents, this collaboration repre-sents a milestone in Australian Catholic music.
Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence include pilgrimage, penance, service
Pope Francis said he will open the Holy Year at the Vatican on 24 December this year and close it 6 January 2026, on the feast of Epiphany.
