More than 40 youth, young adults, and clergy from the Philadelphia region have arrived in Rome for the Jubilee of Young People, an eight-day pilgrimage centered around faith, encounter, and hope.

Led by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez and Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre, the group touched down on Sunday, July 27, joining thousands of peers from across the globe for this major event in the Jubilee Year.

Read our related coverage here: Jubilee of Young People Drawing Dozens of Philadelphians to Rome Next Week

Below are live updates from Archbishop Pérez and Philadelphia pilgrims as they journey through the experience.


Monday, July 28


Sunday, July 27


Saturday, July 26