In a heartfelt address during the Jubilee Mass attended by 6,000 pilgrims in Rome, Pope Francis encouraged deacons to continue their journey with joy and love, emphasizing the importance of selfless service. The Pope called upon these ordained men to be apostles of forgiveness and builders of communion within the Church. Discussions at the Jubilee highlighted the need for expanding the role of deacons beyond parish boundaries while celebrating the centuries-old tradition of the diaconate. Participants engaged in talks about synodality and the inclusion of women in the diaconate, underlining the resilience and personal growth associated with this noble vocation.