Pope Leo Unveils New Fresco at Genazzano Sanctuary Where He Prayed After His Election
The permanent portrait marks Leo XIV’s devotion to the Madonna of Good Counsel, which he said has accompanied him throughout his life.
- On Monday, Pope Leo XIV visited the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano to celebrate Mass on the eve of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Augustinian friars manage the 15th-century sanctuary, which holds special significance for Pope Leo; he previously visited on May 10, 2025, two days after his election as Bishop of Rome.
- A new fresco depicting the Pope praying now adorns the basilica, joining portraits of past popes like Urban VIII, while he received a Golden Rose with three branches dating to Martin V in 1431.
- Rector Ludovico Centra recalled the Pope's devotion, noting he encourages pilgrims to "entrust ourselves to Mary," reflecting the Pope's 2025 "need and profound desire" to pray before the Madonna of Good Counsel.
- The Holy Father prepares for autumn engagements, including a trip to France at the end of the month and an upcoming journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru scheduled for November.
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Pope Leo XIV unveils a fresco at the sanctuary where he prayed after his election last year
Pope Leo XIV has returned to a sanctuary where he prayed just after his election. During a visit Monday to the Our Mother of Good Counsel sanctuary, Leo unveiled a permanent sign of his devotion to the place. He unveiled…
Pope Lev XIV visited the Holy Mosque of the Good Council on Monday in Genazzano, south of Rome, where he opened a new mural with his own image, CBS News reports.
Pope Leo XIV returns to Genazzano sanctuary and unveils his prayer fresco
Pope Leo XIV returned to the Genazzano sanctuary, unveiled a new fresco and celebrated Mass with Augustinians. The visit underscored his personal devotion, the shrine's historic ties and the Vatican's post-summer restart.
Pope returns to sanctuary where he prayed after election, unveils a fresco depicting event
Pope Leo XIV has returned to a sanctuary where he prayed just after his election. During a visit Monday to the Our Mother of Good Counsel sanctuary, Leo unveiled a permanent sign of his devotion to the place.
Pope Leo unveils new fresco at Genazzano sanctuary where he prayed after his election
Pope Leo XIV unveiled the portrait before celebrating Mass with his fellow Augustinian brothers at the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel in the medieval village of Genazzano, south of Rome.
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