It was one year ago today that the late Pope Francis kicked off a yearlong Jubilee of Hope.
The celebration, which the Catholic Church celebrates every 25 years, will conclude locally on Sunday at noon.
That's when Pittsburgh Bishop Mark Eckman will hold a special mass at Saint Paul Cathederal.
“The Jubilee of Hope has renewed our spirits and lit a path that we can follow into the future,” Bishop Eckman said. “Inspired by the prayers and encouragement of Pope Francis and Pope Leo, we will continue as pilgrims of hope, offering mercy and charity to those in need, and sharing the love of Jesus with everyone we meet.”
The worldwide Jubilee ends on January 6th the Epiphany, when Pope Leo is scheduled to close the Holy Door of Saint Peter Basilica in Rome.