In 2025, 3,176,620 people were present for papal audiences and liturgies in the Vatican.
That’s according to figures disclosed by the Prefecture of the Papal Household, which include General, Jubilee, and special audiences; liturgical celebrations; and the recitation of the Angelus.
Between January and April, there were a limited number of events held in the Vatican, due to Pope Francis’ ill health. 262,820 people visited the Vatican in that period: 60,500 for the eight General and Jubilee Audiences in that period, 10,320 for the special ones, 62,000 of the faithful going to Masses, and 130,000 attending the Angelus.
Numbers since Pope Leo’s election
Since Pope Leo XIV’s election to the papacy on May 8, 2,913,800 visitors have been recorded. 1,069,000 of the faithful attended the 36 General and Jubilee Audiences, with 148,300 participating in special audiences.
In addition, data shows that 796,500 attended liturgical rituals, while 900,000 were in St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus. Attendance at the recitation of the Marian prayer was highest in December, as 250,000 went to pray the Angelus with the Pope.
The largest number of faithful attending both liturgical celebrations (nearly 200,000) and General and Jubilee Audiences (about 295,000) was recorded in October.
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