33M Pilgrims Flock to Rome's Holy Year
Update: 2026-01-05
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Over thirty-three million pilgrims flocked to Rome for the twenty twenty-five Holy Year, surpassing forecasts by one point seven million. The Vatican closed the event with Pope Leo the Fourteenth, marking a rare event opened by one pope and ended by another. The Holy Year brought a significant boost to Romes economy, with four billion euros invested in upgrades. Despite a minor dispute over modern stone fountains, the Holy Year concluded with a spruced-up eternal city, symbolizing faith, renewal, and a centuries-old tradition of pilgrimage for sin forgiveness.
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