Every 25 Year Millions Celebrate the Jubilee of the Poor in Rome

On the occasion of the Jubilee of the Poor, a special holy year which occurs once every 25 years, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has been conducting enhanced monitoring through its epidemic intelligence activities. 

With multiple events that take place throughout the year and nning until December 2025, it is estimated that more than 35 million pilgrims will visit Rome during the Jubilee of the Poor.

As of November 21, 2025, the ECDC says the probability of EU/EEA citizens becoming infected with communicable diseases during the Jubilee 2025 is low if general preventive measures are followed, such as influenza vaccination according to national immunisation schedules.