More Than 3 Million People Attended Vatican Audiences and Ceremonies in 2025

December 30, 2025 World News

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.

For Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, which began on May 8, a total of 2,913,800 faithful attended various events.