jubilee year

noun

1. jubilee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jubilee year¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

The details for the visit have not yet been announced, but it will fall during a special "jubilee" year for the Catholic Church, held every 25 years, with the King and Queen to join Pope Leo under the theme of "pilgrims of hope".

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Some 1,400 Catholics donning rainbow attire and carrying crosses are taking part in the first officially recognised LGBTQ+ pilgrimage to Rome as part of the Vatican's Jubilee Year.

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"This is a moment of profound significance for the Catholic Church, offering renewed hope and continuity amid the 2025 Jubilee Year to over a billion faithful worldwide," Rubio said.

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The crowds of pilgrims and tourists are back here, for this is currently a Jubilee year, celebrated by the Catholic Church once every 25 years.

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Tens of thousands of Catholics had gathered in Rome for Easter Mass during this special jubilee year, which takes place every 25 years and sees millions of pilgrims descend on the city.

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