Overview
- Vatican officials say the Holy Year drew more than 33 million pilgrims to Rome from 185 countries.
- Roughly 60% of attendees were from Europe and 16% from North America, according to the Vatican.
- The Jubilee staged 35 major events, including a youth festival and a canonization.
- Pope Francis opened the Holy Year before his death in April 2025, an occurrence last seen during a Jubilee in 1700.
- Rome’s mayor highlighted restorations such as the Trevi Fountain and described a tourism record as part of the event’s legacy.