Pilgrims of Hope Celebrate the Jubilee of the Precious Blood with Global Unity and Sacred Symbolism
In a deeply moving display of global faith and unity, the Precious Blood family comprising religious men, women, and lay associates gathered from all corners of the earth to celebrate the Feast of the Precious Blood in a unique and powerful way. This year’s celebration, set against the backdrop of the Jubilee Year 2025 and the theme “Pilgrims of Hope,” drew thousands to the heart of the Catholic Church for a celebration steeped in prayer, symbolism, and mission. The month of July, traditionally dedicated to the Precious Blood of Christ, opened with a vibrant vigil on June 30 at the Basilica of St. John Lateran. The evening of prayer was led by Cardinal Baldo Reina, Vicar of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the Diocese of Rome, and beautifully animated by members of the Precious Blood congregations and their associates. Throughout the vigil and the Mass, Taizé chants filled the basilicas with meditative peace. Angelic singing, Taizé chants, scripture, and symbolic processions created...