Pope Leo XIV concluded 2025 with a New Year's Eve prayer for Rome to welcome foreigners and vulnerable individuals, reflecting on the successful Holy Year. He thanked the city and volunteers for managing millions of pilgrims during the Jubilee, which followed Pope Francis' death and the election of the first U.S. Pope, Leo XIV. The Vatican reported 3.2 million participants in Jubilee events, with numbers increasing significantly after Leo's election in May.