Overview
- Pope Leo XIV prayed at the bronze portal before shutting the Holy Door and then led a Mass attended by cardinals and dignitaries including Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
- Official tallies cite more than 33 million visitors from 185 countries, while some outlets report roughly 35 million pilgrims over the year.
- Rome’s mayor credited the Jubilee with speeding major works such as the Piazza Pia redesign, extensions to Metro Line C, and redevelopment at Tor Vergata.
- City officials and residents reported economic gains alongside heavy logistical pressure and higher rents during the influx of pilgrims.
- Following tradition, the Holy Door will be sealed until the next ordinary Jubilee, and an extraordinary Holy Year is planned for 2033.