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PHOTOS: The grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome

Thousands of the faithful took to the streets of Rome on Saturday to take part in elaborate and beautiful processions by members of Catholic confraternities from around the world who gathered in the Eternal City as part of the 2025 Jubilee festivities.

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18.05.25

Thousands of the faithful took to the streets of Rome on Saturday to take part in elaborate and beautiful processions by members of Catholic confraternities from around the world who gathered in the Eternal City as part of the 2025 Jubilee festivities.

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A confraternity is a voluntary association of the faithful devoted to special works of Christian charity. Many date back hundreds of years.

The Saturday processions were held to mark the Jubilee of Confraternities. Two processions total marched through the Roman streets and ended at the Circus Maximus.

Members of a confraternity enjoy a drink during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA — Members of a confraternity enjoy a drink during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN Vatican

A crucifix is held aloft during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA — A crucifix is held aloft during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN Vatican

Statuary is displayed during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA — Statuary is displayed during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN Vatican

A towering crucifix is displayed during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA — A towering crucifix is displayed during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN Vatican

The grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities marches past the Colosseum in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA — The grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities marches past the Colosseum in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN Vatican

Statuary is displayed during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA — Statuary is displayed during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN Vatican

A crucifix is displayed against the Roman backdrop during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA — A crucifix is displayed against the Roman backdrop during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN Vatican

Observers watch the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA — Observers watch the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN Vatican

The faithful march during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA — The faithful march during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN Vatican

Statuary is held aloft during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA — Statuary is held aloft during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN Vatican

The faithful process during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA — The faithful process during the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN Vatican

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