Pope Leo: Jubilee Year ‘a powerful sign of a new world’
Vatican News••world
Key Points:
- On 31 December 2025, Pope Leo XIV presided over the First Vespers of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, marking his final celebration of the year at St. Peter’s Basilica with around 5,500 attendees.
- The Pope’s homily centered on Saint Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, emphasizing God’s plan for human history and the “fullness of time” when Christ was sent to redeem humanity.
- Pope Leo highlighted the contrast between God’s benevolent plan and worldly strategies driven by power, markets, and false motives, stressing society’s need for mercy and hope.
- He expressed gratitude for the 2025 Jubilee, calling it a powerful sign of hope and
