Pope Francis ends his pontificate as a transformative and often polarizing figure. He championed the poor,  the environment and marginalized communities worldwide. His reforms emphasized mercy, simplicity, and a more inclusive Church. Critics challenged his progressive tone and uneven implementation of change.  

On 13, 15 and 17 May 2025, the EBU will organise the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be hosted by its Swiss member SRG SSR in Basel at the St. Jakobshalle.

The election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV marks a historic moment in the Catholic Church, as he becomes the first ever American Pope. Born in Chicago he is a dual citizen of the United States and Peru. Elected during a closely watched Conclave, his election reflects a desire for continuity with Pope Francis' inclusive vision, while also embracing the Church's rich traditions. 

Albania will host the European Political Community Summit on May 16, 2025 in Tirana. The gathering will bring together leaders from all over Europe to debate regional stability and collaboration.

On May 19, Keir Starmer will welcome European Union leaders for a Brexit summit in the United Kingdom to talk about his intentions to reestablish Britain's ties with the bloc.

Pope Francis officially opened the 2025 Jubilee Year: Peregrinantes in Spem (Pilgrims in hope) on 24 December 2024. The Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly will take place on 30 May 2025 - 1 June 2025.

The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference will be held in Nice, France, from 9 to 13 June 2025, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica. The theme of the Conference is “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”.

The next G7 Summit is scheduled for 15-17 June 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta. Canada will take over the presidency and collaborate with its G7 allies on shared goals including combating climate change, managing quickly changing technologies, and creating economies that benefit all.

Leaders from industry and politics attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum hosted by Vladimir Putin.  "Common Values — the Basis for Growth in a Multipolar World" has been announced as this year's central theme. Representatives of the American business, Chinese delegations, the Kingdom of Bahrain, Vietnamese entrepreneurs, and the Indonesian President are expected to participate.

On 24 and 25 June 2025, the Netherlands will host the NATO Summit. This will be the nation's first time hosting a NATO summit. It will make it possible to demonstrate that the Netherlands is a proactive and significant ally in a world where tensions are rising.

Pope Francis officially opened the 2025 Jubilee Year: Peregrinantes in Spem (Pilgrims in hope) on 24 December 2024. His Holiness Pope Francis announced in November 2024 that during the Jubilee of Youth, He will canonise Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, "The Man of the Eight Beatitudes".

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP30, is already in the air in Brazil. It will take place in Belém, in the centre of the Amazon, on 10-21 November 2025.

South Africa will take over as G20 president in 2025, marking a significant turning point in the African nation's foreign policy endeavors.

The war in Ukraine has entered its second year with no end in sight while millions of Ukrainians have fled their country and tens of thousands of civilians have been killed. Eurovision News Events is offering live positions on Maidan Square with distribution via satellite, ENG cameramen and customized solutions.

Pope Francis has formally opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on 24 December 2024, marking the beginning of the Jubilee Year. This Holy Door, along with the Holy Doors of Rome's three other Papal Basilicas, will remain open during the 2025 Jubilee Year: Peregrinantes in Spem (Pilgrims in hope).