XXXIII WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
Illness and suffering can sometimes turn our lives or those of our loved ones upside down. To encourage us to give of our time, to support the sick and to be attentive to their needs, a World Day of the Sick was established in 1992 by Pope John Paul II. It is celebrated every year on 11th February, the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes.
In this Jubilee Year, Pope Francis is inviting the whole world to come to Rome to pass through the Holy Door. This jubilee event is also open to all the sick, health professionals (doctors, nurses, nursing staff, healthcare volunteers, hospital chaplains, etc.) and their families, on 5th and 6th April 2025.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has also been designated as the place where the faithful who are unable to travel to Rome will be able to receive the grace of a plenary indulgence during the Jubilee Year, under the watchful eyes of Mary, Mother of Hope.