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Herald Malaysia
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Herald Malaysia
The Church prepares its first Jubilee for Catholic influencers
Rome prepares to host thousands of digital missionaries for a landmark gathering of prayer, formation, and fraternity on July 28–29. Jul 16, 2025 file photo of digital missionaries meeting to prepare for Jubilee By Sebastián Sansón FerrariFor the first time in its history, the Catholic Church will celebrate a Jubilee event within a Holy Year specifically dedicated to digital missionaries and Catholic influencers, formally recognising the digital environment as a true field of mission. The gathering will take place in Rome on July 28 and 29, 2025, coinciding with the opening days of the Youth Jubilee. Many young people who evangelise through social media will be actively involved in both celebrations. This unprecedented initiative, organised by the Dicastery for Communication, will bring together nearly one thousand digital missionaries from around the world, with strong representation from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain. These evangelizers proclaim the joy of the Gospel through social media, video platforms, blogs, and apps, offering a creative, accessible, and engaged Christian witness within the digital continent. For those unable to travel to the Eternal City, parallel virtual events will be offered through registration at the official website allowing many others to participate from their local contexts of mission. While in-person registration has closed, participants are still welcome to join online. The two main formative sessions of the Jubilee will also be livestreamed via the YouTube channel La Iglesia Te Escucha ("The Church Listens to You"). This initiative emerged in response to Pope Francis' call during the Synod on Synodality (2021–2024), which emphasised the importance of bringing the Good News into the digital world and ensuring no one is excluded from the synodal journey. It stands as a clear expression of a missionary Church, one that reaches out to the existential peripheries of contemporary society. Spirituality, formation, celebration The Jubilee program will unfold in three key phases. The spiritual component centres on the pilgrimage through the Holy Door—a hallmark of every Holy Year and a sign of interior renewal and openness to grace. This will be followed by a formative phase, featuring keynote presentations, workshops, and testimonies at the Auditorium Conciliazione. These sessions aim to provide pastoral tools for digital mission and foster spaces for shared reflection. The final phase will be a celebratory moment: a festival in Piazza Risorgimento highlighting art, music, and creativity as dynamic languages of evangelisation and communion in the digital sphere. Both venues are within walking distance of St. Peter's Square. Compassionate evangelisation in the digital space This Jubilee answers Pope Francis' invitation to be 'Good Samaritans' in the digital world. The Holy Father has urged the faithful to inhabit online spaces with compassion, humanity, and closeness, not merely through functional or technical presence, but through a pastoral approach of hope. He has repeatedly emphasised the need for a communication that listens, amplifies the voices of the voiceless, and disarms words marked by division or hostility—a theme also echoed by Pope Leo XIV in his first meeting with media professionals. The Jubilee also builds upon the first global gathering of digital evangelizers, held during World Youth Day in Lisbon in 2023. That event gave rise to an international network of missionaries, which is now being strengthened and projected toward the future through this Jubilee initiative. In the coming days, the Jubilee's official website will release a dedicated spiritual guide to help participants prepare internally for the event. Promotional materials and graphic resources are already available for download to inspire and support the missionary dimension of participants, whether in Rome or in the digital peripheries. A hymn that unites voices and cultures One of the highlights of the Jubilee's preparation has been the release of its official hymn, Todos ("Everyone"). The song is a collaborative project uniting Catholic artists from around the globe. The title Todos echoes Pope Francis' powerful affirmation during World Youth Day in Lisbon on August 3, 2023: 'In the Church, there is room for everyone, everyone, everyone!' The hymn captures the inclusive, synodal, and missionary spirit that animates this Jubilee.--Vatican News
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
GAA to face awkward DJ Carey decision during Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling final
GAA organisers will have to make an awkward decision regarding DJ Carey before Sunday's All-Ireland final with the 2000 All-Ireland winning Kilkenny team set to be honoured. As is tradition, the victors from 25 years ago return to Croke Park on the day of the All-Ireland final with each panel member's name read out individually while they are invited to receive applause from the Croke Park crowd. The ceremony, which takes place before the game, will typically mention those in attendance. DJ Carey was part of that 2000 winning team and was named Man of the Match for his performance on the day. However, the GAA have been left with the headache as to whether to announce Carey as part of the Jubilee Team or not. The five-time All-Ireland winner recently pleaded guilty to 10 counts of defrauding a number of people out of money while pretending he had cancer. The 10 counts Carey pleaded guilty to involved a total of 13 complainants, including Denis O'Brien, Owen and Ann Conway, Mark and Sharon Kelly, Aidan Mulligan, Tony Griffin and Christy Browne, Thomas Butler, Jeffrey Howes, Noel Tynan and Edwin Carey. Given that Carey is now awaiting sentencing for the charges, GAA organised are now in the unenviable position of deciding if they are to break from tradition by excluding a member during the Jubilee announced, and it is highly unlikely that Carey will attend the honours. Carey made his debut for Kilkenny in 1988 and played up until 2006 and undoubtedly goes down as one of the game's greats. Carey won 10 Leinster Senior Championship medals to go along with his five All-Ireland titles as well as four league titles and a Player of the Year gong in 2000. The ex-Kilkenny forward also collected nine All-Star awards during his career, trailing only Henry Shefflin with 11. Cork and Tipperary meet in this Sunday's All-Ireland final with throw-in set for 3.30 pm.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Exhausted' Queen Elizabeth's six-word retort when Harry and Meghan quit
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took a step back from royal life in 2020 and relocated to California, the late Queen Elizabeth had one devastating comment about the emancipation When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took a step back from the R oyal Family as senior working members of the Firm in 2020 and relocated to California, it sent shockwaves across the world. One person who was arguably most impacted by the decision was the late Queen Elizabeth, who worked to hold the remaining royals together during the tumultuous time. While putting on a brave face during public engagements, the late Queen was heartbroken behind closed doors over her grandson's decision to leave the UK and the family for good. One royal author has claimed that the late monarch was 'exhausted' by the situation, which was informally dubbed 'Megxit'. Royal expert Katie Nicholl's book The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth's Legacy and the Future of the Crown claims that Her Majesty 'didn't want to think about it' when being pressed for her thoughts about the emancipation. In the book, it was claimed that an insider - who spoke about the late Queen's reaction to Harry and Meghan leaving the Firm - said: "She (the late Queen) was very hurt and told me, 'I don't know, I don't care.' The source said she added, "I don't want to think about it anymore." Despite being understandably upset over the situation, Queen Elizabeth did her best to maintain some kind of a relationship with her grandson, even when they relocated to the other side of the world. It has long been claimed that the late Queen would often call Harry and Meghan, and speak to their children Archie and Lilibet over video call. It is also believed that despite the strained relationships, Queen Elizabeth would still send gifts to her great-grandchildren, as she famously sent Archie a waffle maker so Meghan could make him his favourite waffles for breakfast. While the late Queen didn't often see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after they left the UK, the royal family was able to spend some quality time together when the Sussexes returned to England for the monarch's Platinum Jubilee in 2022: just three months before Queen Elizabeth passed away. It is widely believed that during the Jubilee celebrations was the only time the Queen met Harry and Meghan's daughter Lilibet, who is named after the late monarch's childhood nickname. While Queen Elizabeth did spend some time with her great-grandchildren, she was still upset over not seeing them more regularly, and expressed her sadness over them not attending a sleepover weekend at Balmoral Castle. Katie Nicholl said in the book: "It was a source of sadness to the Queen that she got to see so little of Archie and Lilibet and that Harry and Meghan were not able to join her for a weekend at Balmoral in August when the Queen used to host a 'sleepover' for all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren."
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow travellers heading to Italy this summer warned
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued advice for Brits heading to Italy and the Vatican City. Currently, the two countries are celebrating the Jubilee 2025, known as the Holy Year. The significant event, which occurs every 25 years, started on December 24, 2024, and ends on January 6, 2026. READ MORE: Glasgow travellers heading to popular country warned READ MORE: Glasgow travellers heading to South America warned of muggings However, the UK's Foreign Office said that Rome and the Vatican City, which is an independent city surrounded by Rome, will be 'very busy', particularly when bigger events take place as part of the Holy Year. One of the major events taking place this summer is the Jubilee of Youth from July 28 to August 3. A spokesperson said: "The Jubilee, known as the Holy Year, will take place in Rome from December 24, 2024, to January 6, 2026. "The city is expected to be very busy, particularly when the bigger events take place, including the Jubilee of Youth from July 28 to August 3, 2025. "If you are planning to travel to Rome during this time, see our Jubilee 2025 - Holy Year information."
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Foreign Office warns Brits of summer travel disruption in Italy due to major event
The Foreign Office has issued a warning to Brits travelling to Italy this summer as the region is currently celebrating the Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, with an additional festival taking place at the end of July Brits travelling to Italy and the Vatican City this summer could be met with significant upheaval. The area is currently celebrating the Jubilee, commonly referred to as the Holy Year, and an additional event starting late July might cause major cities to be packed. Celebrated every 25 years within Catholicism, the Jubilee is under way and will last until 2026. The ongoing festivities started on 24 December 2024 and are anticipated to last until 6 January 2026. Additionally, from 28 July to 3 August 2025, the Jubilee of Youth will draw even more people to the celebrations. According to the latest advice from the Foreign Office:"The Jubilee, known as the Holy Year, will take place in Rome from 24 December 2024 to 6 January 2026. The city is expected to be very busy, particularly when the bigger events take place, including the Jubilee of Youth 28 July to 3 August 2025." People travelling to Rome specifically will be at a higher risk of facing disruptions due to the city holding the independent state of the Vatican City, the centre of the Roman Catholic world, where many people are expected to gather and celebrate. Staying safe while travelling in and around Rome The Foreign Office has issued a warning that transport in Rome will be "very busy" and visitors may be directed by local authorities to use specific routes to enter or exit the city. Travellers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time due to potential delays. Additionally, with the influx of visitors during the Jubilee, there's an increased risk of petty crime such as pickpocketing and bag-snatching, especially in city centres and near major tourist attractions. Tourists are also at greater risk of passport theft and should take care not to carry it while travelling around the city. In case of passport theft, it's crucial to cancel it immediately to prevent identity theft. Note that local police cannot assist with stolen passports, and official guidance must be followed. Further advice for travelling to Italy can be found on the Foreign Office website.
