Traveling in Faith “Pilgrims of Hope”
Pilgrimage is an important part of the Christian’s life, and Pope Francis has called the faithful to live this out during the Jubilee Year “Pilgrims of Hope.” In his letter for the Jubilee, Pope Francis described the Jubilee year as a “gift of grace” to be experienced through “pilgrimages, indulgences, living testimonies of faith.” He invites the Christian community to partake in a transformative journey, fostering a deeper connection with their spirituality and the global community.
In response to the Holy Father’s call for pilgrimage during the 2025 Jubilee, The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is hosting three pilgrimages to Italy and one to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in Washington D.C. The pilgrimages to Rome will allow the faithful to celebrate together as family the Jubilee’s events: Jubilee of Families, Grandparents and the Elderly, Jubilee of People with Disabilities and Jubilee of Youth.