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Pope Léon XIV Closes Holy Door, Concluding Rome’s 2025 Jubilee

The ceremony caps a rare Holy Year overlap of pontificates, creating space for Léon XIV to define his leadership.

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.