Record Jubilee Attendance Precedes Holy Door Closing

Leo XIV closed the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica after the Vatican announced that over 33 million pilgrims attended the 2025 Jubilee.The year-long celebration was marked by the death of Francis in April and the canonization of the first millennial saint.During his final address, Leo XIV criticized global economic systems that prioritize profit over human dignity amid reports of visitors from 185 countries.