Al crocevia di molteplici itineranze. Il giubileo bonifaciano del 1300

This essay examines the significance of the Jubilee of 1300 proclaimed by Pope Boniface VIII, exploring its multifaceted implications within the context of late medieval Christianity. It argues that the Jubilee was not merely a devotional event, but a calculated act of governance and a symbolic construction aimed at reaffirming papal authority and the centrality of Rome. By analyzing the Jubilee’s theological, institutional, and political dimensions, the essay demonstrates how it represented a reimagining of the Crusade, a reassertion of papal power, and a restructuring of penitential practices. Ultimately, the Jubilee emerges as a pivotal moment in the evolving role of the papacy and its relationship with both individual believers and the broader Christian world.