The Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year of 2025 in Rome came to an official end on January 6, 2026, when Pope Leo XIV closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. This symbolic act marked the conclusion of a yearlong celebration centered on forgiveness, reconciliation, and spiritual renewal.
The Jubilee had begun on December 24, 2024, and unfolded across Rome through liturgical ceremonies, pilgrimages, and special rites tied to the passing through Holy Doors at the city’s major basilicas. By the end of the Holy Year, Vatican and city officials reported that between 33.4 million and 33.5 million pilgrims had traveled to Rome to participate in Jubilee events.
