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Seminarians approach the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA

Surpassing Initial Projections: Vatican Says Over 33 Million Pilgrims Traveled to Rome for Concluding Jubilee of Hope

Jan 5, 2026

More than 33.4 million pilgrims traveled to Rome to participate in the Jubilee of Hope, surpassing initial projections, the Vatican said Monday.

Aerial view of St. Peter’s Square filled with thousands of mourners including clergy and dignitaries gathered for Pope Francis’ funeral Mass under a clear blue sky on April 26, 2025, in Vatican City. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Over 3 Million People Attended Vatican Audiences and Ceremonies in 2025

Dec 30, 2025

During 2025, more than 3 million people attended audiences and liturgical celebrations at the Vatican, a year that spanned the pontificates of both Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV blesses a baby during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 13, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

A Pontiff and His People: Pope Leo XIV Welcomes the World in His First 100 Days

Aug 16, 2025

Here are some of the best moments of Pope Leo XIV meeting pilgrims, visitors, and dignitaries during his first 100 days.

Pope Leo XIV greets a young pilgrim in Rome during a meeting with group of teachers and young people from Denmark, England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, Saturday, July 5, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pilgrimages "vital" for Christians' ife of Faith: Pope Leo XIV

Jul 5, 2025

The Holy Father invited a large group of teachers and young people from Denmark, England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to the Vatican on Saturday.

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of December

Dec 3, 2024

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for pilgrims of hope. 

Our Lady of Deliverance Basilica in Poponguine. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Annual National Marian Pilgrimage in Senegal Canceled, Pilgrims to Pray in Parishes

May 4, 2021

The annual national Marian pilgrimage in the West African nation of Senegal that had been scheduled to take place this month has been canceled amid COVID-19 restrictions, the Catholic Bishops in the country have announced.