The Vatican has announced Pope Francis' upcoming liturgical celebrations for March and April 2025, including Masses for Ash Wednesday, Jubilees, and the annual Spiritual Exercises with the Roman Curia.
The schedule begins on March 5 with Ash Wednesday Mass at the Basilica of Saint Sabina.
On March 9, the pope will preside over Mass in St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee of the World of Volunteering, followed by the start of his Spiritual Exercises, which will conclude on March 14.
Another key event will take place on April 6, when Pope Francis will lead Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Healthcare in St. Peter’s Square.
Below is the full schedule, with all times in local Rome time:
March 5 – Ash Wednesday
- Church of Saint Anselm, 16:30: Statio and penitential procession
- Basilica of Saint Sabina, 17:00: Holy Mass with blessing and imposition of ashes
March 9 – First Sunday of Lent
- St. Peter’s Square, 10:30: Holy Mass – Jubilee of the World of Volunteering
March 9-14 – Spiritual Exercises
- March 9, Paul VI Hall, 17:00: Beginning of the Spiritual Exercises of the Holy Father and the Roman Curia
- March 14, Paul VI Hall, 9:00: Conclusion of the Spiritual Exercises
April 6 – Fifth Sunday of Lent
- St. Peter’s Square, 10:30: Holy Mass – Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Healthcare
These celebrations reflect Pope Francis’ continued commitment to prayer, service, and unity, inviting the faithful to participate in this sacred season.
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