Rome hosts the fifth major Jubilee event this weekend, with 25,000 pilgrims and volunteers from 100+ countries gathering for a pilgrimage, cultural dialogues, and a Mass led by Cardinal Michael Czerny in St. Peter’s Square.
This weekend, Rome will host the fifth major Jubilee event, bringing together a diverse group of volunteers and organizations from around the globe. On March 8 and 9, around 25,000 pilgrims from over 100 countries will gather for a series of spiritual and cultural events dedicated to the World of Volunteering.
Among the participants, nearly 15,000 volunteers are from Italy, with smaller groups representing nations such as Spain, the United States, Brazil, Poland, Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia. Delegations from countries like Australia, Chile, Ecuador, and India will also be present to share in the spirit of service and solidarity.
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