JUBILEE OF ADOLESCENTS 2025: A MEETING OF FAITH, IN THE SIGN OF POPE FRANCIS
From 25 to 27 April 2025, Rome welcomes thousands of young people for the Jubilee of Adolescents , an event designed to give voice and space to the new generations,...
From 25 to 27 April 2025, Rome welcomes thousands of young people for the Jubilee of Adolescents , an event designed to give voice and space to the new generations, offering them a strong experience of faith, sharing and spiritual journey.
This edition takes on an even deeper meaning: it takes place a few days after the death of Pope Francis , which occurred on 21 April 2025. The news has deeply touched the Church and the entire world, and many adolescents are finding themselves experiencing this event as a true pilgrimage of the heart , in memory of the Pontiff who more than anyone else spoke directly to young people, with words of closeness, trust and responsibility.
A legacy that speaks to young people
Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, has been able to interpret the needs of the times with a direct and welcoming style. His attention to the new generations has always been clear: from the messages in the World Youth Days to the constant invitation to "get off the couch" and become protagonists in the Church and in society .
The Jubilee of Adolescents represents one of the most vivid legacies of his pontificate. Even in this moment of mourning, the event remains confirmed - albeit with some changes to the program - as a testimony of a Church that continues to walk, with and for young people.
Confirmed program, renewed spirit
The announced canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been suspended, as has the musical festival at the Circus Maximus. The following events remain confirmed:
- pilgrimages to the Holy Door
- moments of prayer and reflection
- the final Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square
These days, every gesture and every word is charged with a deeper meaning. Young people are participating with intensity, aware of being part of a historic moment.
The official T-shirt of the Jubilee of Adolescents
For those who wish to take with them a concrete sign of this experience , the official Jubilee of Adolescents T-shirt is available, made in a limited edition. A simple, but symbolic, memory of an event that will remain in the hearts of many.
The T-shirt can be purchased:
- online on Jubilee Official Store
- or in person at the official shop set up for the occasion near the events.
This Jubilee of Adolescents is not just a celebration: it is a passing of the baton. Young people live it by collecting the spiritual legacy of Pope Francis, ready to walk courageously towards the future, with faith in their hearts and the desire to build a more just, supportive and hopeful world.