EVERY 25 YEARS the global Catholic Church celebrates a Jubilee — and this is one of those years. Jubilee years are rooted in the biblical tradition from Leviticus, in which God mandates that slaves and prisoners be freed, debts forgiven, the land and creatures given rest, and relationships with our neighbors and with God set right. Pope Francis’ chosen theme for 2025 is “Pilgrims of Hope.” What does this mean for all of us, Catholic or not, who stand in the biblical tradition? Many of us, myself included,feel anxiety about what the next four years will bring. President Trump’s rhetoric and policies will likely result in attacks on immigrants, restrictions on LGBTQ+ people, heightened racial tensions, increased economic chaos, and dismantling advances in slowing climate change. Not just Americans are anxious. These actions impact people around the world.
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