The Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis is a public holiday in Vatican City, and it is observed on March 13 each year. The holiday marks the election of Pope Francis on March 13, 2013.
Vatican City is an independent city-state and enclave located within Rome, the capital of Italy. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on February 28, 2013. The 2013 papal conclave was convened to elect a pope to succeed him, and the cardinals were present in Rome on March 12, 2013.
The conclave elected Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on the second day of the 2013 papal conclave, and he took the pontifical name of Pope Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.
The following is the list of the Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis in Vatican City from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis | Mar 13, 2022 | Sunday |
| Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis | Mar 13, 2023 | Monday |
| Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis | Mar 13, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis | Mar 13, 2025 | Thursday |
| Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis | Mar 13, 2026 | Friday |
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