Pilgrims have a rare chance to see the famous Shroud of Turin during the Jubilee 2025 Holy Year. Also called the Holy Shroud, the cloth is expected to be displayed in the Turin Cathedral in 2025 on soon-to-be-announced dates.

The Shroud of Turin is a 14-foot by 4-foot piece of linen fabric displaying faint imprints of a man’s front and back. Over centuries, it has garnered reverence, particularly among the Catholic faithful, who regard it as the genuine burial shroud that enveloped Jesus of Nazareth following his crucifixion. According to tradition, the Shroud miraculously bears the image of Jesus’s body.

The Holy Shroud is normally safeguarded in a specially designed, climate-controlled case, but is periodically displayed to the public. 2025 will be the first public exhibit since 2015.

View the Shroud of Turin in 2025

NAWAS is pleased to offer Jubilee 2025 pilgrimages to see the Shroud of Turin. On our 11 Days Pilgrimage to Italy and the Shroud of Turin program:

  • Follow the pilgrim route in Turin to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist to view the ancient Shroud of Turin.
  • See Milan’s magnificent Gothic Cathedral.
  • Admire Michelangelo’s statue of David in Florence.
  • Visit St. Francis’s birthplace, Assisi.
  • Enjoy four nights in Rome to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope as you visit the four major Basilicas, visit Vatican City, attend the Papal Audience, and pass through the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s.

Exhibit Dates to Be Announced Soon

The Vatican expects to announce the Shroud display dates soon. Upon release of the dates, NAWAS will have pilgrimage departure dates and prices available.

Watch this space for new information on the Shroud of Turin display dates.

VIew the Holy Shroud of Turin in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

View the Holy Shroud of Turin in the the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Holy Shroud Rarely on Public Exhibition

Because the Holy Shroud of Turin is so fragile, it is seldom displayed. While Saint John Paul II had declared a viewing for 2025, Pope Francis also authorized one in 2015. The 2025 Holy Year will mark the third time the Shroud has been on public display since 2000.

Here are some significant years when the Shroud was made available for public viewing:

  • 2015: From April 19 to June 24, more than two million visitors flocked to Turin to witness the Shroud on display, marking its first public appearance since 2010.

  • 2010: The Shroud was exhibited in Turin’s Cathedral of St. John the Baptist from April 10 to May 23, attracting over 2 million visitors.

  • 2000: A rare 10-week exhibition took place in Turin Cathedral from August 12 to October 22. This marked the fifth public display since 1898 and the longest exhibition in its history.

The Shroud was also exhibited in 1998 and 1978.

Earlier History of the Shroud

The Shroud of Turin has a fascinating and complicated history. It remained concealed within a wall in Edessa (now Urfa, Turkey) for more than four centuries. It endured the challenges of crusades, wars, multiple fires, and even the threat posed by Hitler. Here are some key dates:

  • 1350: The date researchers accepted as the beginning of the documented history of the Shroud.

  • 1355: The Shroud was displayed in the new collegiate church of Lirey, located in north-central France.

  • 1578: It was moved by the Savoys to Turin, their new capital, where it has since remained.

  • 1939 – 1946: During World War II, the Shroud was covertly transported from Turin to Montevergine Abbey in southern Italy to safeguard it from Hitler’s forces.

A Time of Reflection and Prayer

As Christians, the Holy Shroud offers powerful evidence of Jesus’ Resurrection. Viewing the Shroud in person brings a unique opportunity for prayer and reflection on events described in the Gospel. Join us in 2025 on a Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy and the Shroud of Turin.