Pope Leo XIV Returns to Sanctuary in Genazzano, Italy
Pope Leo XIV returned to the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, where he had previously prayed after his election. During his visit, he unveiled a fresco depicting him praying at the sanctuary and celebrated Mass…
Detroit, MI, September 7, 2026 —
Pope Leo XIV recently made a return visit to the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel located in Genazzano, Italy. This sanctuary holds particular significance for the Pontiff, as it was a place he had previously visited for prayer following his election.
During his latest pilgrimage to the sacred site, Pope Leo XIV participated in several notable activities. He officially unveiled a newly created fresco. This artwork specifically depicts the Pope himself engaged in prayer within the sanctuary, marking a personal connection to the art and the location.
Following the unveiling ceremony, the Pontiff also led and celebrated a Mass. He was joined in this solemn observance by his Augustinian brothers. The specific date of this visit and the previous prayerful stop were not provided. Further details regarding the artists involved in the fresco or the exact number of Augustinian brothers present were also not specified.
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