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Pope Leo XIV arrives to preside over the first Vespers and the 'Te Deum' in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, 31 December, 2025

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Video. Pope Leo XIV asks that Rome welcome foreigners as 2025 draws to an end

Updated: 31/12/2025 - 18:40 GMT+1

The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year.

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