Rowan Students Find Fellowship, Hope in Rome

Rowan students find fellowship, hope in Rome

Stephen McClain, Donovan Kenny, Anthony LaPiana, Peter Romeo and Charles Sweeney take a photo in front of Saint Peter’s Basilica

The Shirts of the Jubilee: Pilgrims Bring Designs that Evangelize on the Streets of Rome

During the Youth Jubilee, pilgrims from around the world wore T‑shirts that, with creativity, brought the Gospel message directly onto the streets of Rome. Here are some of the most striking designs we came across along the way. Between July 28 and August 3, 2025, over half a million young people from 146 countries gathered for a true celebration of faith, prayer, and joy. Amidst the streets of the Eternal City, the T‑shirts became a spontaneous…