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Pope Leo XIV denounced prison overcrowding and lack of rehabilitation during a Rome Mass on Dec. 14, 2025, marking the end of the Jubilee Year.
Pope Leo XIV condemned prison overcrowding and insufficient rehabilitation programs during a special Mass in Rome on December 14, 2025, marking the close of the 2025 Jubilee Year.
The event, attended by about 6,000 people including inmates, staff, families, and international representatives, highlighted ongoing challenges in prison systems, particularly in wealthier nations.
The Pope called for greater compassion, forgiveness, and investment in education and job opportunities for incarcerated individuals, referencing Pope Francis’s prior efforts and the Jubilee tradition of amnesties.
Italy’s prisons, operating at 135% overcapacity, face scrutiny over inhumane conditions and rising complaints of mistreatment.
The Holy Year will officially end on January 6, 2026, when the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica is closed.
El Papa León XIV denunció el hacinamiento de las cárceles y la falta de rehabilitación durante una misa en Roma el 14 de diciembre de 2025, marcando el final del Año del Jubileo.