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3 Million Attend Pope Leo XIV's Jubilee Events

12/31/2025

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In 2025, nearly 3 million pilgrims attended events with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican from May to December, per the Prefecture of the Papal Household.
The total includes 36 general and Jubilee audiences, reaching 2,913,800 participants.
Pope Francis had about 262,820 attendees at eight audiences earlier in the year.
The rise is attributed to the new pontificate’s appeal and the ongoing Jubilee, with Leo XIV emphasizing gathering people around Christ.

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Story summary

In 2025, nearly 3 million pilgrims attended events with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican from May to December, per the Prefecture of the Papal Household.
The total includes 36 general and Jubilee audiences, reaching 2,913,800 participants.
Pope Francis had about 262,820 attendees at eight audiences earlier in the year.
The rise is attributed to the new pontificate’s appeal and the ongoing Jubilee, with Leo XIV emphasizing gathering people around Christ.