Liturgical Calendar of the Pope Highlights Various Public Events in October

In October 2025, the Vatican is set to host a series of remarkable events, as announced by Archbishop Diego Ravelli. Here's a rundown of the key happenings:

October 5: The Jubilee of the Missions and the Jubilee of Migrants will be celebrated with a Mass in St. Peter's Square. This occasion marks a significant moment for the global Church, focusing on the importance of missionary work and the care of migrants.
October 9: The Jubilee of Consecrated Life will be celebrated with a Mass in St. Peter's Square. This event will honour and acknowledge the dedication of religious men and women who have chosen a life of consecration to God.
October 12: The Jubilee of Marian Spirituality will be celebrated with a Mass in St. Peter's Square. This day will be dedicated to honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary and her role in the spiritual lives of believers.
October 19: A momentous day awaits as a Mass in St. Peter's Square and the canonization of seven blesseds will take place. Among those to be canonized are Blessed Peter To Rot, a lay catechist from Papua New Guinea, Blessed Vincenza Maria Poloni, the founder of the Sisters of Mercy of Verona, Italy, and Blessed Maria Rendiles Martinez, the founder of the Congregation of the Servants of Jesus from Venezuela. This day will also see the canonization of Blessed Maria Troncatti, a Salesian sister from Italy, Blessed Ignatius Maloyan, an Armenian Catholic archbishop, and Blessed José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros, a Venezuelan doctor and Third Order Franciscan.
October 19: Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass on this day for the canonization of the seven individuals. It's important to note that there is no confirmed information regarding the crowning of these individuals in Vatican City.
October 26: The Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies will be celebrated with a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. This event emphasizes the importance of collaboration and participation in the Church's decision-making processes.
October 27: An evening Mass in St. Peter's Basilica with students attending pontifical universities is scheduled for this day. This event offers an opportunity for the students to gather and worship together, fostering a sense of community and unity.

These events promise to be a significant milestone in the Church's history, bringing together people from all corners of the world to celebrate faith, dedication, and unity.