Representatives from the Italian government and the Holy See met on Wednesday to discuss the organization of the Jubilee 2025, which the universal Church will celebrate in Rome. The meeting, which was led by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, lasted an hour and a half and highlighted the need for future discussions on the progress of the work, aimed at promoting an appropriate welcome for those coming to Rome for the Jubilee.

In a press release, the Holy See Press Office stated that “the parties expressed their gratitude for the collaboration between Italy and the Holy See and their expectation for an event that will be able to make a spiritual and cultural contribution to the city of Rome and the country.” The release also emphasized the need for further dialogue to ensure that pilgrims and faithful who visit Rome for the Jubilee receive a warm welcome.

The Italian delegation, led by Prime Minister Meloni, included several ministers, the President of the Lazio Region, and the Mayor of Rome, among others. The delegation was accompanied by the Italian Ambassador to the Holy See. The Vatican delegation was led by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and included Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelisation, and other officials.

The Jubilee is a special year of remission of sins and universal pardon in the Catholic Church. It is traditionally celebrated every 25 years, but can be called by the Pope at any time. The 2025 Jubilee is expected to attract a large number of pilgrims and faithful to Rome and is an important event for both Italy and the Holy See.