Mass Gathering of Justice Workers' Celebration: Over 15,000 attendants projected
News Article: Historic Supreme Event for Justice Operators to Take Place in Rome
On Saturday, September 20, a significant supreme event dedicated to justice operators will unfold in the heart of Rome. The event, which is the first of its kind in the history of Jubilees, will take place in St. Peter's Square, with over 15,000 people from approximately 100 countries expected to attend.
The day will commence with an official welcome by Monsignor Rino Fisichella at 10:30 AM in St. Peter's Square. This will be followed by a series of engaging discussions and conferences, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of justice and its role in society.
One of the highlights of the day will be a conversation with Samuel Alito, a judge of the supreme court of the United States, at the Apostolic Palace in Rome at 5:00 PM (by invitation only). Another notable event is a Disputatio organized by the Embassy of France to the Holy See and the French Works of Rome and Loreto, presided over by Professor Patrick Valdrini, at the Palazzo Altemps in Rome at 6:30 PM.
Participants in this historic supreme event will include numerous universities, particularly the faculties of law of pontifical and Catholic universities, as well as the supreme court of the United States, the supreme court of Brazil, the supreme court of Justice of Colombia, the supreme court of Spain, the Vatican Magistracy, ENAV, the Court of Auditors, the Presidency of the Italian Council of State, the International Union of Catholic Jurists, the Italian Union of Catholic Jurists, and the National Association of Magistrates (ANM).
The Ministry of Justice of the Italian Republic, the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Council of the Judiciary, the supreme court of Cassation, and the Catholic Lawyers' Confederation of France are also among the participants. Delegations from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, France, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Australia, Nigeria, Peru, and the Philippines are expected.
To accommodate the high number of participants, the event has been moved from the Paul VI Hall to St. Peter's Square. Access to St. Peter's Square requires tickets to be picked up at the Jubilee Information Point before September 19. Simultaneous translation will be available via the Vatican Vox app, and headphones are recommended.
The day will culminate with Pope Leo XIV celebrating the Jubilar Audience at 12:00 PM, addressing the Workers of Justice in St. Peter's Square. Monsignor Juan Ignacio Arrieta will deliver a conference on the topic "Iustitia Imago Dei: Operator of Justice, Instrument of Hope".
Pilgrims will have access to pass through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The event is open to all participants in the secular, canonical, and ecclesiastical justice system.
This historic supreme event promises to be a significant gathering for justice operators from around the world, fostering dialogue, understanding, and a shared commitment to upholding justice.
